According to the report, citrus continued to lead the list of agricultural exports with a total quantity of approximately 2 million tons. It was followed by fresh potatoes at 1.3 million tons.
The top five exports were: citrus: 2 million tons, fresh potatoes:
1.3 million tons, sweet potatoes: 310,000 tons, beans (fresh and dry): 300,000
tons, and fresh onions: 277,000 tons
The report also highlighted the strong performance of
several other crops, including grapes (191,000 tons), pomegranates (148,000
tons), mangoes (117,000 tons), followed by tomatoes, fresh garlic, fresh
strawberries, and guavas.
The Minister affirmed that this "historic boom" in
agricultural exports is clear evidence of the strength and resilience of the
national economy. He stressed that the achievement confirms Egypt’s adherence
to the highest international quality and food safety standards demanded by
global markets, calling it an "international certificate of success"
in enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian exports.
Farouk noted that Egyptian products enjoy high confidence in
international markets, which reinforces Egypt's position as a global
agricultural power. He praised the efforts of all stakeholders, from farmers to
exporters, who contribute to the system that supports the national economy and
attracts foreign currency.
The Minister also highlighted the pivotal role played by the CAAQ and specialized reference laboratories in ensuring product safety. He pointed to the Ministry’s continuous efforts, in cooperation with relevant authorities, to open more new and non-traditional markets for Egyptian produce and overcome logistical and procedural challenges facing exporters to sustain growth in the export sector.