Egyptian agricultural exports have seen a significant increase this year, with exports reaching approximately 6.24 million tons from the beginning of 2025 until mid-July, representing an increase of approximately 575,000 tons compared to the same period last year, according to an official statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
The statement indicated that citrus fruits topped the list of agricultural exports, with a total quantity exceeding 1.9 million tons, followed by potatoes, with exports exceeding 1.3 million tons. Fresh onion exports amounted to approximately 231,900 tons, while grapes ranked fourth with 159,400 tons, while sweet potato exports amounted to approximately 123,800 tons. The export portfolio also included other crops such as beans, mangoes, garlic, guava, and other agricultural products that are among Egypt’s traditional exports to foreign markets. As part of its export expansion, the Ministry of Agriculture announced the opening of eight new markets for Egyptian agricultural products, including markets in South Africa, Costa Rica, Uzbekistan, India, and the Philippines. These markets include various crops such as grapes, pomegranates, mangoes, potatoes, and potato seeds. This step was undertaken in cooperation with the General Administration of Agricultural Quarantine, which worked to meet the technical requirements of these importing countries.
Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk indicated that this growth in exports reflects the collaborative efforts between the various stages of agricultural production, from farms to exporters, and including technical and administrative follow-up to ensure the application of good agricultural practices and verify the quality of crops before export to ensure their compliance with international specifications.
The Minister added that the Ministry is continuing its plans to increase the competitiveness of Egyptian agricultural products in global markets by expanding reliance on modern agricultural technology and intensifying oversight of the production, packaging, and packaging stages, which will contribute to enhancing international confidence in Egyptian exports.
