Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, announced that total agricultural exports have reached approximately 8.8 million tonnes so far this year, an increase of nearly 750,000 tonnes compared to the same period last year. He stated that this rise demonstrates the strength of the national economy and Egypt's adherence to international standards. Citrus fruits lead the exports with over 2 million tonnes.
An official report submitted to Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk by Mohamed El-Mounsi, Head of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine in the Agricultural Services and Monitoring Sector, outlines the latest developments in Egypt's agricultural export performance.
According to the report, citrus fruits top the list with exports exceeding 2 million tonnes, followed by fresh potatoes at around 1.3 million tonnes, and sweet potatoes at approximately 328,000 tonnes. Beans, both fresh and dry, rank fourth with about 312,000 tonnes, while fresh onions come fifth with roughly 282,000 tonnes.
Other crops showed strong performance, including grapes at around 191,000 tonnes, pomegranates at 154,000 tonnes, and mangoes at approximately 122,000 tonnes. Additional exports encompass tomatoes, fresh strawberries, fresh garlic, and guava, highlighting the growing diversity of Egypt's agricultural export portfolio.
Farouk stated that 'the record rise in agricultural exports provides clear evidence of the strength and resilience of the national economy.' He added that this performance reflects Egypt's commitment to the highest international standards of quality and food safety, and represents global recognition of the country's success in enhancing the competitiveness of its agricultural products.
The minister noted that Egyptian agricultural products continue to enjoy strong confidence in international markets, reinforcing Egypt's position as a leading global agricultural producer and exporter. He emphasized that agricultural exports form a key pillar of the national economy, contributing to foreign-currency inflows and supporting economic growth. Farouk also praised the collective efforts across the entire value chain, from farmers and producers to exporters.
Furthermore, he highlighted the pivotal role of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine and reference laboratories in ensuring the safety and quality of exported products, alongside the contribution of agricultural external relations. Farouk underscored the ministry's ongoing efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities, to open new and non-traditional markets, address logistical and procedural challenges facing exporters, and support the sustainability of growth in the agricultural export sector.