Industry warns that slow rollout of new tariff levels continues to disrupt planning and trade.
The country says current stocks and incoming shipments will keep supply stable in the coming months.
The government plans to secure up to 5 million tonnes from local farmers to support bread supply.
USDA forecasts both countries will import about 13 million tons as demand stays high.
According to a new report by Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, the cost of milling wheat has surged amid renewed pressure on the Egyptian pound, which has dropped to over 52.39 EGP to the dollar.