Supply chain disruption and rising food and commodity prices have forced governments to introduce various protectionist measures in order to shelter domestic consumers and manufacturers. This report looks at the implications of the import and export restrictions introduced since the beginning of COVID-19 and how these restrictions could be used in the future.
Reasons to buy
- Find out which countries have been introducing import restrictions
- Find out which product types have been subject to import restrictions
- Learn more about which countries could introduce import restrictions in the future
- Learn more about which product types are likely to face further import restrictions in the future
Key Questions Answered
- Is the current trend towards protectionism likely to last?
- What are the main warning signs to look out for?
- What are the implications of Egypt’s restrictions on imports of branded goods?
Table of contents
- Background
- Crises of 2020-2022
- Food price inflation in African markets
- Consequences of inflation
- Export restrictions
- Import restrictions
- Import bans
- Egypt’s import restrictions on branded goods
- FX shortages
- Tariff increases
- Levies
- New investment in factories
- Non-tariff barriers
- Trade incentives
- Conclusions