The minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Mohamed El-Badri, Egypt’s Ambassador to Germany, his deputy, Dr. Tarek El-Houby, Chairman of the National Food Safety Authority, Dr. Yomna Osman, Deputy Ambassador, and Dr. Maha Zakaria, Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of the Egyptian Trade Representation Office in Berlin.
Farouk emphasized that Egypt’s presence at this global forum
comes in line with the directives of the country’s political leadership to
enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian agricultural exports and provide full
support to the agricultural export sector. He noted that the government places
food security and global competitiveness at the top of its priorities.
During his tour of the Egyptian pavilion, the minister
highlighted that Egyptian agricultural exports in 2025 reached unprecedented
record levels, totaling approximately 9.5 million tons. The value of fresh and
processed agricultural exports reached around USD 11.5 billion.
Farouk pointed out that the strong international reputation
of Egyptian crops, particularly oranges and potatoes, allows Egypt to compete
effectively in the “heart of Europe.” He stressed that the ministry is
committed to ensuring that all shipments meet the highest global quality and
phytosanitary standards, while enhancing international market confidence in the
Egyptian brand as a guarantee of quality and food safety.
The minister praised the active participation of
approximately 99 Egyptian companies at the pavilion. He emphasized that the
government is working to overcome all procedural and logistical obstacles
facing exporters, in addition to opening new non-traditional markets, such as
Vietnam, recently opened to Egyptian onions and garlic, and the Dominican
Republic, open to citrus and pomegranates.
Farouk underlined the importance of Egypt’s participation in
this international forum, noting that the exhibition serves as a vital platform
not only for marketing but also for observing the latest global innovations,
particularly the use of artificial intelligence in managing agricultural supply
chains and modern farming technologies to reduce waste and maximize water
resources.
He expressed his ambition for further growth in Egyptian
agricultural exports in 2026, with a focus on agro-processing to increase added
value instead of exporting raw materials alone, creating new job opportunities
and supporting the national economy.
This year’s Egyptian pavilion at Fruit Logistica features 99
leading producers and exporters of fruits, vegetables, and dates. The fair
serves as a global strategic platform, with participation from around 2,600
exhibitors from 90 countries, covering more than 128,000 square meters, and
attracting nearly 67,000 visitors from 151 countries. The event provides a
prime opportunity for Egyptian companies to strengthen their presence in
European and global markets and open new export channels.
The exhibition runs from February 4 to 6, 2026. The Egyptian
pavilion focuses on showcasing the quality of Egyptian crops and their
adherence to the highest international food safety and quality standards,
ensuring the sustainable growth of agricultural exports as one of the country’s
main sources of foreign currency.