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Citrus fruits continued to lead exports with a quantity exceeding 2.2 million tons, while fresh potatoes came in second with quantities exceeding 908,000 tons.
Egyptian agricultural exports have achieved a significant leap this year, driven by increasing global demand for domestic produce.
The Egyptian Cabinet's Media Center highlighted the positive performance of Egyptian food industry exports during the period from January to April 2026, which continued to achieve remarkable growth during the monitored period.
Total exports for the sector reached approximately $1.15 billion between January and April 2026, compared with $1.002 billion during the same period in 2025, highlighting continued momentum in one of Egypt’s key manufacturing export industries.
Meanwhile, the value of Egyptian imports from France reached $1.82 billion in 2025, compared to $1.85 billion in 2024, reflecting a 1.6% decrease.
The United States ranked as the second-largest destination for Egyptian garment exports, with shipments increasing to $329 million from $289 million a year earlier, representing around 38 percent of total exports.
The decision is expected to be formally adopted in the third quarter of 2026 and will come into force 20 days after ratification.
The move comes as the domestic poultry sector records production levels exceeding local demand.
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The ministry confirmed that the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine has not received any official notifications from any country regarding the rejection of Egyptian strawberry shipments due to contamination with carcinogenic pesticides, particularly in 2026.
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Agricultural exports achieved an unprecedented historical surge in 2025, with Egyptian citrus fruits, particularly oranges, topping the list of exported crops, reaching over 2.2 million tons.
The Ministry coordinated with agricultural quarantine authorities in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine indicated growing demand from some Arab markets for several Egyptian agricultural crops, including peppers, lettuce, and lemons.
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) issued its monthly bulletin on foreign trade data for December 2025 on Thursday. The trade deficit reached $4.9 billion during December 2025.
“In general, there is support for this approach, but only with adherence to specific controls,” she said. “Dogs should not be exported to countries known for consuming dog meat, as this violates humanitarian and religious principles. It also contradicts the long-standing goal of ensuring a safe and humane environment for animals.”
El-Khatib emphasized that the government is prioritizing support for the automotive sector as part of its broader strategy to localize car manufacturing and strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional hub for production and export.
Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, announced that Egypt’s total agricultural exports have reached approximately 7.5 million tons so far this year—an increase of about 650,000 tons compared to the same period last year.
The meeting concluded with an agreement for the AECE to supply detailed data on Egypt’s production capacity and target markets
The fabric segment maintained its lead among the sub-sectors in terms of export value, recording $302 million in exports, an increase of 16 percent
