Egypt will not ban the private sector from importing wheat while it buys up the local harvest, according to a statement from the Supply Ministry picked up by Reuters. The move appears to contradict statements made by Supply Minister Ali El Moselhy earlier this week in which he said imports of wheat will be restricted to the General Authority for Supply Commodities during the local harvest procurement season this year to avoid mixing locally sourced wheat with imported wheat. The ministry added that it will focus on monitoring private sector imports closely during the procurement period.

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