required report public distribution date 10 19 2006 gain number eg6028 egypt exporter guide annual approved by peter kurz us embassy prepared chris rittgers & salah mansour highlights the retail food service and processing sectors are growing continue to present opportunities for exporters interested in exporting should be aware of import regulations consult closely with importers local agents includes psd changes no trade matrix cairo eg1 eg usda foreign agricultural global agriculture information network page 2 18 unclassified table contents section 1 market overview 3 economic situation demographic developments consumer buying eating habits 4 products ii business tips 5 customs taste preference 6 standards 7 general 9 iii sector structure trends hri system imported 11 iv best high value prospects