Egypt exports 200K tons of food in week

Egypt’s food exports reached approximately 200,000 tons during the week of January 4-10, according to the National Food Safety Authority’s latest report. The shipments included 650 varieties of vegetables, fruits, flour, and other food products.

Egypt’s vegetable export portfolio boasted 62 different varieties, with a total volume of around 47,000 tons. Beans emerged on the top with 9,000 tons followed by tomatoes with a total of 7,000 tons.

Last week, citrus fruits were the most exported fruit with 62,000 tons, followed by strawberries at 8,000 tons, and dates at 3,000 tons. The report showed that around 71,000 tons of 37 fruit varieties were exported.

Egyptian food exports cater to a vast international audience. During the week of January 4-10, shipments reached 172 countries. The Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Libya emerged as the top destinations for this bounty of Egyptian produce.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: M. S. Salama