According to a report submitted by Dr. Mohamed El-Mansy, Head of the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (CAPQ), the breakthrough follows extensive negotiations between Egyptian and Uzbekistani quarantine authorities.
The CAPQ has officially concluded the technical negotiations
and issued the specific phytosanitary requirements for export, which have now
been circulated to Egyptian exporters to begin operations immediately.
Minister Farouk emphasized that this new market access is a
testament to the high quality of Egyptian produce and the growing international
trust in the sector.
"The Egyptian Plant Quarantine system operates
according to the highest international digital standards," Farouk stated.
"Our digital transformation has significantly reduced processing times and
improved inspection efficiency, ensuring that our products reach foreign
consumers at peak freshness and quality."
The Minister praised the coordination between the Ministry’s
various departments and agricultural producers, noting that recent efforts have
successfully unlocked markets in the Philippines, Mexico, Venezuela, and now
Uzbekistan. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to further diversifying export
destinations to maintain Egypt’s global leadership in agriculture.
Egyptian fresh strawberry exports achieved an unprecedented surge this year, reaching a record 62,133 tons by the end of 2025.