Egypt grain trade impacted by Black Sea tensions
Egypt's imports of grains, especially wheat and corn, were significantly impacted by the Black Sea tensions, which disrupted supplies from Russia and Ukraine. From May 2026 onwards, Egypt was unable to import an average of 1.2 million tons of wheat per month, and the price per ton increased from $260-265 before the conflict to $315-320 currently. In September 2026, Egypt’s wheat imports dropped to approximately 143.8 thousand tons, compared to 876.1 thousand tons in the previous year. There was a heavy reliance on Russia and Ukraine, whose shares declined; instead, Egypt increased its corn imports from Brazil and Argentina due to logistical disruptions in the Black Sea. This situation could lead to shifts in the Egyptian and global grain markets.
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