Egypt has solidified its position as a global agricultural powerhouse, securing the second place worldwide in the export of temporarily preserved vegetables (HS Code 071190) for the year 2024, according to a new report from the Food Export Council.
The country exported 54,000 metric tons of vegetables preserved temporarily, a category that includes products prepared for further processing, generating $66 million in export revenue. This accounted for a 15.4% share of global exports in the category, a significant milestone that reflects Egypt’s fast-growing competitiveness in processed agricultural goods.
Egypt’s performance in this sector has been consistently improving, with the report noting an annual value growth rate of 15% and a volume growth rate of 12% between 2020 and 2024.
On a year-over-year basis, exports increased 10% in value between 2023 and 2024, despite global trade fluctuations, a sign of resilient supply chains, stable production infrastructure, and growing global confidence in Egyptian agricultural products.
Top Export Destinations in 2024
The report identified five key markets that accounted for 83% of Egypt’s exports in this category:
Italy – $33 million (51%)
United States – $8 million (12%)
Germany – $7 million (10%)
Spain – $4 million (5%)
Russia – $3 million (5%)
These figures underscore Egypt’s growing reputation as a reliable supplier of safe, high-quality, and standard-compliant agricultural products, particularly to advanced economies with stringent food safety regulations.
Positioning Egypt for Future Expansion
The Food Export Council emphasized that the sector’s momentum is opening new opportunities for global market expansion, especially in response to rising international demand for sustainable and traceable food sources.
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