Egypt
Egypt reduced purchases of Ukrainian wheat by 18%
At the same time, Lithuania and Latvia entered the Egyptian market for the first time, but their volumes remain negligible.
Egypt and Algeria provided almost half of Ukrainian wheat exports in October
Egypt and Algeria became the largest buyers of Ukrainian wheat in October 2026. Together, these countries accounted for 48.6% of export shipments.
Freight from the Danube to Egypt reached $120 per ton
The gap between shipowners and charterers’ expectations persists, with only one fixation.
Freight from the Danube to Egypt exceeded $100 per ton
The gap between charterers and shipowners’ expectations continues to grow, with almost no deals.
Egypt may tighten wheat quality requirements for government procurement
The updated flour strength index W-160 corresponds, in particular, to Ukrainian, Romanian and French wheat.
Egypt reduced imports of Ukrainian wheat by almost 50%
In the 2026/27 season, the largest buyer of Ukrainian wheat reduced grain imports by 49% compared to the same period last year.
Freight from the Ukrainian Danube to Egypt increased by $27/t in 10 days
As of August 31, grain transportation to Egypt from Ukrainian Danube ports cost $90–95/t — $60–65/t more than from Romanian Constanta.
Egypt may increase imports of American corn due to supply disruptions from Ukraine
If the operation of deep-sea ports remains unstable, Egypt may increase grain purchases from the Americas.
Despite the promise: Egypt could accept a Russian ship with grain from occupied Feodosia
The sanctioned bulk carrier NOVAYA ZEMLYA, which exported about 20 thousand tons of wheat from occupied Feodosia, changed its route and appeared near Alexandria instead of the previously declared Famagusta.
Egyptian ports continue to accept Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia
Another Russian ship loaded over 6,000 tons of wheat in occupied Mariupol and is likely headed for Alexandria.
