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Egypt's Agricultural Exports Reach New Record, Surpassing 6.5 Million Tons
Taarek Refaat Egypt's agricultural exports have reached a new record high, with total shipments now exceeding 6.5 million tons, marking an increase of over 600,000 tons, year-on-year. This achievement, announced by Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, highlights the continuous growth of Egypt's agricultural export sector and further confirms the high quality of its agricultural products. According to an official report from Mohamed El-Mansy, Head of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, Egypt's top agricultural export was citrus fruits, totaling more than 1.9 million tons. Fresh potatoes followed closely with over 1.3 million tons, while fresh onions ranked third, with approximately 240,000 tons exported. Beans (both fresh and dried) secured the fourth spot, with over 202,000 tons exported, and grapes rounded out the top five with around 170,000 tons. Other key agricultural exports highlighted in the report include sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, garlic, strawberries, mangoes, guavas, and pomegranates, all contributing to the growth of Egypt's agricultural export profile. Minister Farouk praised the remarkable success, emphasizing that these figures reflect Egypt's efforts to boost the global competitiveness of its agricultural exports. The increase in exports demonstrates international confidence in the quality of Egyptian products, he said, reaffirming Egypt's commitment to maintaining high standards and expanding its global market presence. He attributed this growth to the collaborative efforts of multiple stakeholders, including farmers, producers, exporters, and agricultural researchers. He also acknowledged the vital role of the Agricultural Quarantine Authority and the Ministry's reference laboratories in ensuring the quality and safety of Egyptian agricultural products. The Ministry's ongoing efforts to open new markets and expand export opportunities were also noted as key factors in this success. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Daily News Egypt
22-06-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Citrus and potatoes top Egypt's H1 agricultural exports of 5.2 million tonnes
Egypt's agricultural exports rose to 5.2 million tonnes during the first half of the year, with citrus fruits and potatoes continuing to lead the list of products, the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced. The figures were detailed in a report received by Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk from the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, the ministry said in a statement. Citrus fruits led the exports with approximately 1.8 million tonnes, followed by potatoes at 1.2 million tonnes. The ministry said this confirms their growing importance as key export crops due to their recognised quality. Other major exports included 168,000 tonnes of fresh onions, 136,000 tonnes of fresh and dry beans, and 103,000 tonnes of sweet potatoes, which ranked fifth. The list of major exports also included grapes, fresh strawberries, fresh garlic, fresh tomatoes, guavas, and pomegranates. The minister said the state was working to enhance Egypt's position as a leading regional hub for high-quality agricultural exports. He noted Egypt's commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and food safety, which helps open new markets and boosts international confidence in Egyptian products. Farouk added that the ministry continuously provides support to exporters and works to remove obstacles to increase the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets, underlining the agricultural sector's pivotal role in the economy and in supporting the state's development plans. The minister attributed the success of the export system to the collaborative efforts of farmers, producers, and exporters who are committed to high-quality output and good agricultural practices. He also praised the continuous monitoring by agricultural engineers and researchers, the efforts of the agriculturalquarantine authorities, the ministry's central reference laboratories, and foreign agricultural relations in opening new markets. He highlighted the constant follow-up on shipments from the farm to the destination market. Farouk called on the relevant ministry departments to continue their development and monitoring efforts and to provide all forms of support to agricultural producers to further grow the export sector and maintain the quality of Egyptian produce.
