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Egypt's Wheat Balance: Production vs. Consumption

Million tons per year — Egypt is the world's largest wheat importer

"Egypt produces half the wheat it consumes and imports the other half — 70 million citizens depend on subsidized bread"

Annual consumption

20M tons

Domestic production

10M tons

Import gap

10M tons

Total consumption (100%) 20M tons
Domestic 50%

Subsidized bread beneficiaries: 70 million citizens — partially dependent on imported wheat

Source: Ministry of Agriculture reports / multiple journalistic sources