Russia raises grain exports to Egypt 44% in Jan-Nov 2016

CAIRO, Jan 31 (PRIME) -- Russia raised grain exports to Egypt 44% on the year to 5.2 million tonnes in January-November 2016, head of the Russian trade mission Fyodor Lukashin told PRIME on Tuesday.

Grain is Russia’s main export commodity to Egypt, accounting for 28% of the sales. A further rise in exports is expected in 2017, the official said.

The head of the mission said a large 18,000 tonnes grain shipment from Russia was seized in the Egyptian port of Alexandria last year, but the issue has already been settled.

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