CAIRO – Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk said the volume of Egyptian agricultural exports has so far reached about 6.5 million tons an increase of more than 600,000 tons compared to the same period in 2024.
This came in an official report the minister of agriculture received Friday from, head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine Mohamed el-Mansi on key statistics of Egyptian agricultural exports to date.
The report said, citrus fruits topped Egypt’s export list with more than 1.9 million tons, followed by fresh potatoes in second place with over 1.3 million tons, fresh onions ranked third with about 240,000 tons, followed by beans (fresh and dry) in fourth place with more than 202,000 tons.
Grapes came fifth among Egypt’s agricultural exports with about 170,000 tons, the report said.
Other notable agricultural exports, according to the report and statistics of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine, include sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh strawberries, mangoes, guavas, and pomegranates, it added.
The minister said these figures reflect Egypt’s success in enhancing the competitiveness of its agricultural exports abroad, serving as an international testament to its commitment to quality and global competition, and showing that Egyptian production enjoys the trust of international markets.
Farouk also said all drives are meant to strengthen the export capacity of agricultural products and open new markets to ensure the sustainability of this growth, for the benefit of farmers and the national economy alike.
The remarkable growth is the result of fruitful cooperation between many stakeholders – especially farmers, producers and exporters – as they are committed to applying best agricultural practices to produce high-quality crops, he added.
Meantime, the minister said, thanks to continued and meticulous follow-up by agricultural engineers and researchers, along with the pivotal role played by the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine staff and the Ministry’s central reference laboratories, as well as the efforts of the External Agricultural Relations Department that all drives meant to boost cooperation with the various countries have been achieved.
Farouk voiced thanks to all workers who played a key role in the success of this system and for their ongoing efforts to maintain the reputation of Egyptian agricultural exports abroad.
