Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouq announced that Egypt’s agricultural exports have risen to 6.8 million tons so far this year, up more than 650,000 tons, compared to the same period in 2024.
The figures were outlined in a report by Mohamed al-Mansy, head of the Central Administration for Plant Quarantine (NPPO), which reviewed the latest performance data for Egypt’s agricultural exports.
According to the report, citrus fruit led the exports with over 1.9 million tons, followed by fresh potatoes at 1.3 million tons. Fresh onions ranked third with 246,000 tons, while beans (both fresh and dry) came fourth at over 216,000 tons. Grapes rounded out the top five with more than 175,000 tons exported.
Other key export crops this season included sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, garlic, mangoes, strawberries, pomegranates, and guavas.
Farouq said that the sustained growth in agricultural exports reflects the sector’s resilience and its increasing competitiveness in global markets.
He underscored the State’s commitment to modernizing the sector, opening new markets, and adhering to the highest quality standards to ensure global access for Egyptian produce.
He attributed the sector’s success to the combined efforts of farmers, exporters, and regulatory bodies, especially the NPPO, affiliated laboratories, and the Foreign Agricultural Relations Department.
He added that the government remains committed to supporting increased productivity and boosting export performance to boost the national economy and ensure food security.
Farouq added that the sharp rise in agricultural exports is a positive indicator of Egypt’s economic strength, contributing to foreign currency inflows and creating jobs in the agricultural and export value chains.
