Egypt has decided to escalate the use of letters of credit (LC) instead of the ‘cash against documents’ mechanism for imports of ferro alloys from Mar’22. A major concern for buyers is the limited possibility for trade under such rules as they will have to pay 100% in advance and blocking funds for months won’t be possible in an organised market. The bigger mills stand to benefit but the smaller ones will be affected.
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