Egypt’s food exports jump 6.3% in latest week
Egypt’s food exports reached 200,000 tons in the week through October 4th, marking a 6.3 per cent surge from the previous week, according to the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) report.
This impressive figure reflects a wide variety of over 623 fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items.
Egypt’s vegetable export portfolio boasted 54 different varieties, with a total volume of around 36,000 tons. Sweet potatoes emerged as the top exports at 15,000 tons, while beans at 10,000 tons and onions also recorded 5,000 tons.
Meanwhile, mango was the top exported fruit last week, with 12,000 tons, followed by pomegranates at 9,000 tons, and strawberries at 4,000 tons. Around 32,000 tons of 40 fruit varieties were exported.
Egyptian food exports cater to a vast international audience. During the week of September 28 to October 4, shipments reached 169 countries. Sudan, Somalia, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia emerged as the top destinations for this bounty of Egyptian produce.
Attribution: National Food Safety Authority report
Subediting: M. S. Salama
