Egypt has firmly secured its position as the world’s leading exporter of frozen strawberries for the second consecutive year, shipping over 353,000 metric tons in 2024 and generating $383 million in export revenue, according to the Export Council for Food Industries.
The country captured an impressive 27% share of the global market, topping more than 100 international destinations, reflecting Egypt’s rising prominence in global agri-food supply chains and the enduring trust in the quality, safety, and competitiveness of its produce.
Double-Digit Growth in Demand and Revenue
Egypt’s frozen strawberry exports have grown at an average annual rate of 26% in value and 24% in volume from 2020 to 2024. The most recent export cycle (2023–2024) witnessed a 14% year-on-year increase in export value, signaling a sharp uptick in global demand for the Egyptian product.
“This sustained growth is no accident—it’s the result of a coordinated effort between public and private stakeholders to enhance product quality and meet stringent international food safety standards,” the Council said in a statement.
Top Markets: China Leads the Way
The five largest importers of Egyptian frozen strawberries in 2024 were:
China – $41.9 million (11% of Egypt’s total exports)
Germany – $41.8 million
Russia – $31.1 million
United States – $30.9 million
Poland – $30.5 million
Together, these five markets accounted for 46% of Egypt’s total frozen strawberry exports, highlighting the product’s appeal across Asia, Europe, and North America.
A Case Study in Agro-Export Success
Industry experts say Egypt’s dominance in the frozen strawberry market reflects several strategic advantages:
A long harvest season enabling extended processing windows
Competitive labor and logistics costs
Government support for export certification, traceability, and food safety systems
Modern cold chain infrastructure and packing facilities
The Export Council emphasized that Egypt’s success in this category should be leveraged to expand into new markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America, while also investing in value-added agricultural processing and product diversification.
“There is a real opportunity to build on this momentum,” the Council stated. “We must continue enhancing Egypt’s global export brand by adding more processed food lines, penetrating emerging markets, and increasing market share in strategic regions.”
Global Recognition and National Impact
Frozen strawberries are now among Egypt’s top-performing agricultural exports, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings and employment in the Delta region, where much of the strawberry cultivation and processing is based.
Economic analysts see the sector as a blueprint for how Egypt can scale agricultural exports, attract foreign investment, and improve rural development—all while gaining soft power through trusted food products.
With global demand for affordable, high-quality frozen fruit rising, Egypt's strawberry industry appears well-positioned for sustained growth in the years ahead.
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