Implications of the War in Ukraine for Agrifood Trade and Food Security in SEMED Countries

This report assesses how the Ukraine war has disrupted agrifood imports and increased food insecurity in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. These countries are highly dependent on wheat and vegetable oil imports from Ukraine and Russia. The report urges policy responses including import diversification, food subsidy reform, and support for local production to mitigate future crises.