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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria Bans Exporting Foodstuffs

A confectioner pours sugar at Florian confectionery in Le Pont Du Loup, France, January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Algeria has banned exporting foodstuffs it imports such as sugar, vegoil, pasta, semolina and wheat derivatives, the state news agency APS said on Sunday.

The decision also bans importing frozen meat products, the official agency said, citing the government.

Several countries have banned the export of some staples.

Purchases have been thrown into turmoil by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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