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Nov 2, 2026TRADEEgypt

Egypt's Yellow Corn Imports Fall 41.4% in First Half of October Despite 6.5% Year-to-Date Growth

Egypt's yellow corn imports reached about 493,900 tonnes in the first half of October 2026, down 41.4% from the same period in 2025. Year-to-date imports through September rose 6.5% to about 8.82 million tonnes, with Brazil supplying most volume.

WHY IT MATTERS

A sharp October drop in Egyptian imports reduces near-term demand from a major importer, mainly for Brazilian corn. Rising world prices are also limiting purchases, which is mildly bearish for Brazilian corn export prices.

AFFECTSCORN▼

SOURCE
sahafati.comNov 2, 2026

Price reaction & history

CORN▼bearishSO FAR1d -0.1%5d —20d —

After 683 past bearish trade events, CORN moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and +0.3% over 20.

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May 19, 2026Exports of the three main grain crops from Ukraine exceeded 1.7 mln tons in the first half of May-2.3%
Dec 19, 2023Mexico set to ban imports of genetically modified U.S. corn+1.6%

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