The announcement followed an official report submitted by
Dr. Mohamed El-Mansi, Head of the Central Administration of Agricultural
Quarantine under the Agricultural Services and Follow-up Sector. The report
outlined key data on the performance of Egypt’s agricultural exports.
The report showed that citrus fruits led all exports with
more than 1.9 million tons. Fresh potatoes followed in second place with over
1.3 million tons, while fresh onions ranked third with around 240,000 tons.
Fresh and dried beans came fourth with over 202,000 tons, and grapes ranked
fifth with nearly 170,000 tons.
The list of key export crops also included sweet potatoes,
fresh tomatoes, garlic, strawberries, mangoes, guavas, and pomegranates, as
reported by the Agricultural Quarantine Authority.
Farouk stressed that the current export volumes highlight
Egypt’s growing competitiveness in international agricultural markets. The
minister affirmed that the consistent trust in Egyptian produce reflects the
country’s commitment to global quality standards. Ongoing efforts are focused
on increasing export capacity and accessing new markets to ensure sustainable
growth that supports both farmers and the national economy.
He noted that this progress resulted from close cooperation
among farmers, producers, and exporters, all committed to applying best
agricultural practices. Farouk acknowledged the continuous technical efforts
made by agricultural engineers and researchers, as well as the essential role
of quarantine authorities and central reference laboratories. The Foreign
Agricultural Relations Department also contributed to strengthening
international cooperation.
The minister expressed appreciation to all staff supporting
the export system and maintaining the reputation of Egyptian agricultural
products abroad. Farouk called for continued efforts to sustain this success
and further enhance Egypt’s position in global agricultural markets,
reinforcing its contribution to national economic development.