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The Central Bank of Egypt reviews export facilities into African markets

The Chamber had earlier launched a trader training programme on e-invoicing, taken up by more than 2,100 participants across six governorates.

Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.

The Chamber had earlier launched a trader training programme on e-invoicing, taken up by more than 2,100 participants across six governorates.

Where the divisions stand

Chamber figures put the number of registered businesses at 41,000, up by 3,400 on last year, most of them in retail and logistics.

Every day of delay in customs release costs an importer more than any tax cut saves him.
Samy Guirguis, importers division

The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.

What it means for traders

  • new pricing rules for staple goods among next quarter’s priorities
  • A review of the timetable with the trade divisions
  • A monthly report to the federation’s board

He added that stock turnover improved by close to 12% over the last quarter, but that the cost of finance remains the first obstacle to expansion in the governorates.

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