Egypt's Food and Agricultural Exports Reach New Heights

Strategic Insights -

Last week, Egypt's General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) released a report by the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) highlighting the country's significant food and agricultural exports. The report states that around 210,000 tonnes of food products were shipped out, totaling 3,400 consignments carried out by 1,220 companies. These exports covered nearly 660 categories of food products, with a notable emphasis on vegetables and fruits.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vegetable exports reached 30,000 tonnes, with sweet potatoes being the top export (11,000 tonnes), followed by mixed vegetables (5,000 tonnes) and onions (4,000 tonnes).
  • Fruit exports amounted to 26,000 tonnes, with strawberries topping the list (8,000 tonnes), followed by mangoes (7,000 tonnes) and pomegranates (4,000 tonnes).
  • Egyptian products reached 180 international markets, with Italy, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom among the top importers.
  • Alexandria Port ranked first as an export hub, followed by Safaga Port and Cairo International Airport.
  • The NFSA issued 1,000 health certificates for exports last week under a standardized mechanism, ensuring compliance with global safety requirements.
  • The majority of exports were shipped in 660 categories of food products, including molasses, vegetables, tubers, fruits, and processed food products.
  • Sweet potatoes were the top-exported vegetable, followed by mixed vegetables and onions.
  • Strawberries were the top-exported fruit, followed by mangoes and pomegranates.

Statistics:

  • 210,000 tonnes of food and agricultural products were exported last week.
  • 3,400 consignments were shipped out by 1,220 companies.
  • 660 categories of food products were exported.
  • Vegetable exports hit 30,000 tonnes.
  • Fruit exports totalled 26,000 tonnes.
  • 1,000 health certificates for exports were issued last week.
  • Egypt exported to 180 international markets.
  • Italy, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom were among the top importers.
  • Alexandria Port had 520 consignments, followed by Safaga Port (510) and Cairo International Airport (437).

Sources:

  • Daily News Egypt. "Egypt exports around 210,000 tonnes of food and agricultural products." ( date ).
  • General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC).
  • National Food Safety Authority (NFSA).