Egypt’s food exports hit 230k tons in week

Egypt’s food exports recorded approximately 230,000 tons during the week of January 18-24, according to the National Food Safety Authority’s latest report. The shipments included 760 varieties of vegetables, fruits, flour, and other food products.

Egypt’s vegetable export portfolio boasted 67 different varieties, with a total volume of around 63,000 tons. Beans emerged on the top with 12,000 tons followed by sweet potato with a total of 10,000 tons and mixed frozen vegetables at 8 tons.

Last week, citrus fruits were the most exported fruit with 72,000 tons, followed by strawberries at 10,000 tons, and dates at 3,000 tons. In total, 90,000 tons of 40 fruit varieties were exported.

Egyptian food exports cater to a vast international audience. During the week of January 18-24, shipments reached 1686 countries. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Netherlands and Türkiye emerged as the top destinations for this bounty of Egyptian produce.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser

 

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