Egypt Is About to Import More Corn Than Wheat, and Brazil Is Selling It
The USDA expects Egyptian corn imports of 13.2 million tonnes in 2026/27 against 13 million tonnes of wheat, the first such crossover. Brazil supplies more than half of it. The post Egypt Is About to Import More Corn Than Wheat, and Brazil Is Selling It appeared first on The Rio Times .
Egypt is set to import more corn than wheat for the first time in 2026/27, according to USDA data from 12 August 2026. Brazil is expected to supply the majority of this demand, with Argentina making a comeback in corn exports. Wheat has traditionally been the primary grain purchased in Egypt, but the recent shift to corn reflects a change in the country's dietary and subsidy system.
Feed mills, driven by the growth of poultry and aquaculture sectors, are the main buyers of corn, accounting for 85% of Egypt's corn consumption. Brazil is already Egypt's second-largest corn destination, having shipped 5.54 million tonnes between October 2025 and June 2026, with Argentina also playing a significant role in recent years.
Domestic corn production only covers about one-third of the demand, and Egypt remains the world's largest wheat importer, receiving 13 million tonnes in 2026/27. The shift to importing more corn and less wheat has implications for Egypt's food-import risk, as well as its subsidy programs for bread.
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