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Egypt Repeals Ban on Import of Mobile Spare Parts

The ban limited imports to official manufacturers and maintenance centres, which would have heavily affected a large number of mobile phone shops and unofficial maintenance stores across Egypt.

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Egypt Repeals Ban on Import of Mobile Spare Parts
At the end of June 2021, the Ministry of Trade and Industry decided to ban the import and trade of mobile spare parts for independent sellers and buyers. The ban limited imports to official manufacturers and maintenance centres, which would have heavily affected a large number of mobile phone shops and unofficial maintenance stores across Egypt. The ministry cited the response from these store owners as the reason for repealing the ban, allowing business for phone dealers and repairers to open back up.