Key exports included citrus fruits, which topped the list with 2,274,295 tons, followed by fresh potatoes at 973,130 tons, and onions in third place with 281,785 tons exported.
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has received a report from Mohamed El Mansy, Head of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine, detailing the country’s agricultural export performance from January 1 to October 16, 2024.
The report shows that Egypt’s agricultural exports exceeded 6.9 million tons, valued at around $4.04 billion, representing an increase of $980 million and over 574,000 tons compared to the same period last year.
Key exports included citrus fruits, which topped the list with 2,274,295 tons, followed by fresh potatoes at 973,130 tons, and onions in third place with 281,785 tons exported.
Other notable products included fresh and dried beans (225,035 tons), grapes (179,993 tons), and mangoes (103,003 tons).
Additional exports included pomegranates (60,624 tons), tomatoes (37,146 tons), garlic (24,237 tons), strawberries (21,295 tons), and guavas, which ranked last with 12,720 tons exported.
This growth highlights Egypt's increasing presence in global agricultural markets, with citrus fruits and potatoes leading the charge.
