Farouk received this data in an official report submitted by
Dr. Mohamed El Mansi, Head of the Central Administration for Agricultural
Quarantine within the Agricultural Services and Follow up Sector. The report
outlined the key indicators and ongoing progress of Egypt’s agricultural
exports.
The report confirmed that Egyptian citrus fruits continue to
lead the export list with a total of about 2 million tons. Fresh potatoes
followed with 1.3 million tons. Beans ranked third with 283,000 tons. Sweet
potatoes came fourth with 280,000 tons. Fresh onions ranked fifth with 268,000
tons.
The report also highlighted the growth of several other
Egyptian crops. Grapes recorded total exports of 190,000 tons. Pomegranates
followed with 110,000 tons. Mangoes reached 104,000 tons. Fresh tomatoes,
garlic, strawberries, and guavas followed in the ranking.
Farouk stated that these figures reflect international
recognition of Egypt’s success in boosting the competitiveness of its exports.
He added that the country maintains full compliance with global quality
standards. He explained that Egyptian produce enjoys strong confidence in
international markets. This strengthens Egypt’s position as an agricultural
producer and contributes to supporting the national economy and attracting
foreign currency.
He expressed his appreciation to all parties within the
export system, especially farmers, producers, and exporters. He emphasized that
this progress is the result of effective cooperation and continuous efforts by
engineers, researchers, agricultural quarantine personnel, agricultural
relations teams, and central reference laboratories. Their work includes strict
monitoring of shipments, resolving obstacles, and ensuring the quality of
Egyptian agricultural exports to open additional export markets.