Egypt Purchases Wheat from Kazakhstan for the First Time in 15 Years Due to Changes in Import Strategies

The Egyptian state agency Mostakbal Misr has purchased wheat from Kazakhstan for the first time in the last 15 years, reflecting the country’s desire to diversify its grain supply sources amid global disruptions in the world market.

This is reported by AgroReview

Rare Shipment of Kazakh Wheat

As part of this agreement, Mostakbal Misr acquired two vessels of Kazakh wheat: one contained about 11,000 tons, and the other 21,000 tons. The shipments arrived at Egyptian ports in mid-September. Such deliveries from Kazakhstan are extremely rare; the last state purchase of Kazakh grain in Egypt occurred at least in 2010.

Diversification of Import Supplies Amid Global Instability

Kazakhstan, which has no direct access to the sea, typically exports grain through Russian Black Sea ports. However, in the current conditions of geopolitical instability, the country is viewed as an important strategic alternative for grain imports.

In addition to collaborating with Kazakhstan, the Mostakbal Misr agency has recently purchased wheat from various countries, including Russia, Ukraine, France, Bulgaria, and Romania. According to traders’ estimates, four vessels of Russian wheat, each with a capacity of 60,000 tons, were purchased at a price of about $264–265 per ton for delivery in October–November.

“Total wheat imports to Egypt, including private purchases, have decreased by nearly 30%, to about 5 million tons in the first half of 2025.”