Egypt’s agricultural exports have surged to 7.5 million tons so far this year, an increase of about 650,000 tons compared with the same period in 2024, according to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk.
In a statement issued on Friday, the minister said the achievement underscores the resilience and competitiveness of Egypt’s agricultural sector and reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to open new global markets for Egyptian produce.
The announcement came following a detailed report from Dr. Mohamed El-Mansi, head of the Central Administration for Plant Quarantine, which monitors agricultural export activity under the Agricultural Services and Monitoring Sector.
According to the report, citrus fruits top Egypt’s list of agricultural exports, with more than 1.9 million tons shipped abroad this year. Fresh potatoes ranked second at 1.3 million tons, followed by fresh onions at 258,000 tons. Beans (fresh and dry) came fourth with 245,000 tons, while sweet potatoes ranked fifth with over 212,000 tons exported.
Other key export crops that have performed strongly this season include grapes, mangoes, fresh tomatoes, pomegranates, garlic, strawberries, and guavas, the report added.
Minister Farouk highlighted that Egypt currently exports over 405 agricultural products to more than 167 countries worldwide and continues to expand market access through sustained diplomatic and technical efforts.
“The continued growth of Egyptian agricultural exports reflects our sector’s progress and global competitiveness,”
Farouk said, adding that the state remains committed to “developing the agricultural system, ensuring the highest quality standards, and opening new international markets.”
He explained that Egypt recently succeeded in opening several new markets. The South African market has been opened to Egyptian pomegranates for the first time, while the Philippines has approved the import of fresh onions and garlic.
In addition, Mexico has authorized the entry of Egyptian hibiscus after years of negotiations, and Venezuela has expanded its import list to include all types of Egyptian citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and mandarins.
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