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The Cairo Chamber of Commerce sets out lower customs release costs

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

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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.

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.

Where the divisions stand

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

The small trader is not asking for a subsidy. He is asking for one clear rule that does not change every three months.
Ahmed El-Shahbandar, Chamber board member

The ministry’s representative stressed that the new rules aim at transparency in the supply chain rather than at fixing prices, and that breaches will go to the Consumer Protection Agency.

What it means for traders

  • easier finance for small enterprises among next quarter’s priorities
  • A review of the timetable with the trade divisions
  • A monthly report to the federation’s board

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

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Ahmed El-Shahbandar

Managing editor · 25 stories · 7,587 followers

Managing editor at Bayt Al Toggar, following market decisions and what they do to trade and supply in Cairo.

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