The government is preparing a temporary restriction on imports of sliced bread and has approved an administrative mechanism to regulate the entry of ceramic products, as part of a strategy aimed at protecting domestic production and reducing the pressure of imports on foreign exchange reserves, the Lusa news agency reported on Thursday, August 13.
According to the agency, the measures were reviewed at the 8th regular session of the Import Advisory Commission (CCI), held on Wednesday, August 12, and the commission also recommended the signing and subsequent publication of the decree regarding ceramic products in the Official Gazette.
Imports of sliced bread rise 70%
The proposal to restrict imports of sliced bread comes after foreign purchases of this product increased by about 70% between 2023 and 2025, rising from 1,100 to 1,900 metric tons, according to data from the Ministry of Economy.
“The proposed measure aims to temporarily protect the domestic baking industry, promote an increase in domestic production, and ensure a more effective role for domestic producers in supplying the market,” states the Ministry of Economy.
The restriction is expected to be approved via a Ministerial Decree, effective starting this month, and will be accompanied by an assessment of import trends and competitive conditions in the market.
