Egypt’s weekly food exports hit 216k tons

Egypt’s food exports reached approximately 216,000 tons during the week of December 28 to January 3, according to the National Food Safety Authority’s latest report. The shipments included 642 varieties of vegetables, fruits, flour, and other food products.

Egypt’s vegetable export portfolio boasted 65 different varieties, with a total volume of around 47,000 tons. Tomatoes emerged on the top with 10,000 tons followed by sweet potatoes with a total of 7,000 tons.

Last week, citrus fruits were the most exported fruit with 55,000 tons, followed by strawberries at 7,000 tons, and dates at 5,000 tons. The report showed that around 70,000 tons of 40 fruit varieties were exported.

Egyptian food exports cater to a vast international audience. During the week of December 28 – January 3, shipments reached 180 countries. The Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Libya emerged as the top destinations for this bounty of Egyptian produce.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English