Egypt's agricultural exports have exceeded 5.8 million tonnes since the beginning of 2026, reflecting growing international demand for the country's fresh produce, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced.
According to an official report issued by the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine under the Agricultural Services Sector, citrus fruits remained Egypt's leading agricultural export, with shipments surpassing 2.2 million tonnes during the year.
Fresh potatoes ranked second, with exports exceeding 908,000 tonnes, while sweet potato exports reached approximately 218,000 tonnes.
The report also showed that grape exports topped 147,000 tonnes, followed by 125,000 tonnes of fresh and dry beans and more than 123,000 tonnes of fresh onions. Exports of fresh strawberries exceeded 39,000 tonnes, while fresh garlic reached around 34,000 tonnes and fresh tomatoes totaled about 20,000 tonnes.
Meanwhile, exports of guava and pomegranates continued to post strong volumes, ranking among Egypt's leading agricultural export crops.
Farouk said the ministry, through the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine and in coordination with relevant government agencies, is continuing efforts to open new international markets for Egyptian agricultural products and expand access to promising destinations with stringent phytosanitary requirements.
He said the strategy aims to broaden Egypt's export footprint, strengthen the global presence of its agricultural products, and increase access to markets across multiple continents.
The minister added that the sustained growth in agricultural exports reflects increasing international confidence in Egypt's inspection, traceability, and quality-control systems. He said Egyptian agricultural products continue to meet the highest international standards for food safety and quality, pledging continued cooperation with producers and exporters to preserve these gains and support the country's economic growth.
Follow the latest news on Google News
