Panama has officially opened its market to four Egyptian agricultural products: oranges, lemons, mandarins and grapefruits, Egypt’s Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk announced on Thursday.
The move follows successful negotiations led by Egypt’s Plant Quarantine Authority.
A joint memorandum from Head of Agricultural Services Ahmed Rizk and Head of Plant Quarantine Mohamed El-Mansi confirmed that Panama has published official import regulations recognising Egypt’s plant inspection and quarantine system.
El-Mansi said the decision came after extensive technical discussions with Panamanian authorities, which resulted in agreed plant health requirements allowing Egyptian produce to enter the market while meeting international quality standards.
Minister Farouk stressed the importance of diversifying export markets to reduce reliance on traditional destinations. He noted that opening new trade routes strengthens Egypt’s resilience to regional challenges, supports the national economy and boosts foreign currency revenues.
Egypt already holds a leading position in global citrus trade, the minister said, adding that efforts will continue to expand access to additional international markets, building on the country’s reputation for high-quality and competitive agricultural products.
