According to the report, Egyptian citrus fruits topped the export list with more than 1.9 million tons. They were followed by fresh potatoes, with a total of more than 1.3 million tons exported.
Fresh onions came in third with more than 256,000 tons,
while fresh and dried beans ranked fourth at more than 231,000 tons. Sweet
potatoes were fifth with a volume of over 190,000 tons.
The report also noted that other top-performing exports this
season included grapes, mangoes, fresh tomatoes, fresh garlic, pomegranates,
fresh strawberries, and guavas.
Farouk said the export boom reflects the continuous progress
and global competitiveness of Egypt’s agricultural sector. He emphasized the
government’s commitment to developing the sector, opening new markets, and
adhering to strict quality standards to ensure products reach various
countries.
The Minister added that the success is a joint effort by
farmers, producers, exporters, and regulatory bodies. He said the growth in
exports is a positive indicator of the strength of the Egyptian economy, which
helps increase foreign currency and create new jobs.
Al-Mansy attributed the jump in exports to the adoption of the latest international standards, which maintains the quality and reputation of Egyptian products in global markets. He also highlighted that new markets continue to open for Egyptian products, in addition to tightened supervision and the implementation of a coding system by the Agricultural Quarantine.