The report, covering the period from September 13 to 19, stated that 3,610 food shipments, totaling 165,000 tons, were exported by 1,333 companies. These shipments included approximately 650 food items, such as vegetables, tubers, flours, grains, fruits, molasses, and various other food products.
Sweet potatoes led Egypt's vegetable exports for the week,
at 12,000 tons. They were followed by various types of beans and potatoes, with
5,000 tons each. Total vegetable exports amounted to 30,000 tons across 35
varieties.
Pomegranates topped fruit exports at 8,000 tons, followed by
mangoes at 6,000 tons and strawberries at 5,000 tons. Overall, 30 fruit
varieties were exported, totaling 22,000 tons.
These exports were distributed to 177 countries, with Saudi
Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, and Morocco being among the top importers of Egyptian
goods.
Regarding export ports, Safaga Port was the busiest,
handling 570 food shipments. Alexandria Port followed with 555 shipments, and
Cairo International Airport handled 440.
To support food exports, the NFSA issued 940 health
certificates during the week. This ensures products meet safety standards,
boosting confidence in Egyptian exports on the international market.
Meanwhile, Egypt imported 2,160 food shipments, totaling
430,000 tons, from 920 companies. The imports included wheat, soybeans, and
various oils. Russia was the top exporter to Egypt, followed by Ukraine, the
United States, and Indonesia, out of a total of 75 exporting countries.
Alexandria Port led in incoming shipments with 653. Cairo
International Airport was second with 371, and Port Said was third with 330.
Customs clearance was granted for 1,290 food shipments under temporary release, while 365 shipments were cleared through the fast-release system. In addition, 80 cases were referred for further investigation based on decisions from the appeals committee. The NFSA also issued import licenses to 81 importers during the same period.