This came in an official report submitted by Dr. Mohamed
El-Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine at the
Agricultural Services and Monitoring Sector, highlighting key statistics on
Egypt’s agricultural exports.
According to the report, citrus fruits topped the list of
exports with more than 1.9 million tons, followed by fresh potatoes with over
1.3 million tons. Fresh onions ranked third with more than 250,000 tons, while
beans (fresh and dry) came fourth with over 222,000 tons. Grapes ranked fifth
with more than 180,000 tons.
The report also noted that other products that performed
strongly this season include sweet potatoes, mangoes, fresh tomatoes, fresh
garlic, pomegranates, strawberries, and guavas.
Farouk stressed that the continued surge in exports reflects
the steady progress of the agricultural sector and its growing competitiveness
in global markets. He reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to developing the sector,
opening new markets for Egyptian products abroad, and adhering to the highest
quality standards to ensure their global reach.
He emphasized that this success is driven by the combined
efforts of farmers, producers, exporters, and regulatory bodies, led by the
Agricultural Quarantine Authority, accredited reference laboratories, and the
ministry’s foreign agricultural relations department. He added that the
ministry will continue to provide support to boost production and exports,
contributing to economic growth and food security.
Farouk added that this strong growth in exports is a
positive indicator of the resilience of Egypt’s economy, as it helps increase
foreign currency inflows and create new job opportunities across all stages of
production and export.
Dr. Mohamed El-Mansi said the remarkable growth in exports
is the result of adopting the latest international standards, which preserve
the quality and reputation of Egyptian products worldwide, ensure smooth export
procedures, and remove barriers. He added that this coincides with the opening
of new markets and tighter monitoring through the implementation of the coding
system in agricultural quarantine.