Egypt’s Supply Minister Reviews Flour Market for Unsubsidised Bread

Egypt’s supply minister met with representatives of the General Bakeries Division and the Chamber of Grain Industries for the second consecutive week to review developments in the flour and bread markets.

The meeting focused on the circulation of flour sold on the open market for use in producing unsubsidised bread, including tourist-style bread and fino rolls.

The discussions formed part of the ministry’s ongoing monitoring of the free-market flour sector and the bread products that depend on it.

The summary provided no details of decisions taken at the meeting or any changes to flour or bread prices.