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October 31, 2024
European traders reported on Thursday that Tunisia's grain agency issued an international bid to buy an estimated 75,000 tons of durum Wheat. They said that the origin of the offer was optional, and that deadline for submitting offers is November 1.
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October 29, 2024
Two Egyptian security sources reported that a dozen Egyptian migrants were believed dead when their boat capsized on Monday off the coast near the town of Tobruk in eastern Libya. One man was rescued. Sources said that the 13 men left for Italy on a people-smugglers boat Sunday night.
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October 28, 2024
Sherif Farouk, the Egyptian supply minister, said that Egypt expects to still receive a shipment of Russian grain in November after the initial consignment set for October was delayed. In September, Egypt's Supply Ministry announced that it had purchased 430…
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October 28, 2024
The national guard reported on Monday that the Tunisian coastguard had recovered 16 bodies from the sea off the coasts of Maloulech and Salakta. This is the latest boat tragedy in the Mediterranean. The bodies were discovered at the weekend, and then again on Monday.
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October 9, 2024
The Prime Minister Mostafa Mdbouly stated on Wednesday that Egypt has enough wheat reserves to last more than five-and-a half months. He also said Egypt was building reserves as a preventative measure, as tensions in the region escalate. He…
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October 8, 2024
European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley at an international auction on Tuesday. Barley was bought for the lowest price, $231.60 per ton with freight included (c&f), from Dreyfus and Dreyfus.
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October 4, 2024
In response to an earlier report this week regarding a direct contract for monthly wheat supplies, Egypt's state grain buyer stated on Friday that it is fully committed to disclosing all deals or tenders completed by the authority. The General…
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October 3, 2024
The Planning Ministry announced on Thursday that Egypt's GDP grew by 2.4% during the fourth quarter 2023/24, bringing its annual growth to 2.4%. This is down from the 3.8% growth rate a year ago. The Planning Ministry attributed this slowdown to geopolitical tensions…
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October 2, 2024
Two sources who have direct knowledge of this matter said that Egypt's state grain buyer had agreed to one of its largest direct wheat contracts for monthly supplies between November and April. One source said that the wheat would be delivered to the General Authority for Supply Commodities…
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October 2, 2024
The government announced on Wednesday that Egypt had increased its local wheat purchase price by 10%, to 2,200 Egyptian pound ($45.51), per 150 kilograms (ardeb). Hossam El Gahary, vice-chairman of the General Authority for Supply Commodities and state buyer…
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October 2, 2024
European traders reported on Wednesday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued an international tender for up to 320,000 tons of animal feedcorn sourced only from Argentina or Brazil. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Thursday October 3.
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October 2, 2024
Ukraine exported 207,000 tons of barley to Ukraine in September, and the union of Ukrainian farmers UAC predicted that this volume will likely be maintained in October. Ukraine has a long history of barley production and export. UAC stated in…
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October 1, 2024
Omar Yacoubi, head of the Moroccan grain trader's association (FNCL), said that Russia will surpass France as Morocco's leading soft wheat supplier in 2024/25. Morocco must import 5 million tons of soft grain after a poor domestic harvest caused by drought, said the official.
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September 27, 2024
European traders reported on Friday that Algerian state agency ONAB purchased an unknown quantity of animal feed corn from Argentina or Brazil as part of an international tender which ended on Thursday. The tender was for up to 240.000 tons.
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September 23, 2024
Port and military officials confirmed on Monday that an Egyptian warship had delivered a second large cache of weapons to Somalia, including anti-aircraft cannons and artillery. This move is likely to cause further friction between Egypt and Ethiopia.
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September 18, 2024
According to the comments of the housing ministry and a source from the finance ministry, Egypt is developing plans to develop Ras Banas, a remote area on the Red Sea coast with the aim of attracting large-scale investment. Ras Banas, a peninsula…
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September 8, 2024
Italian media reported that the Italian coast guard had recovered six bodies near the coast of Sicily. The bodies are believed to be among the 21 people who were missing after a shipwreck involving migrants earlier in the month. Italian Coast Guard said that on Wednesday…
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September 4, 2024
Italian media and U.N. officials reported on Wednesday that seven people had been rescued, and 21 were still missing after a shipwreck of migrants off the coasts of Lampedusa and the Italian island. Reports said that the survivors were Syrians…
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August 27, 2024
European traders reported on Tuesday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 tons of animal feed corn, and 35,000 tonnes of feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tenders is August 28.
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August 27, 2024
European traders reported on Tuesday that Algerian state agency ONAB rejected all bids and did not make any purchases in tenders which closed last Thursday for up to 112,000 metric tons animal feed corn and 35,500 tons feed barley. It was not clear what the outcome of an auction for 40…
