CAIRO - 20 March 2026: 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.
This achievement reinforces Egypt's position as the world's largest orange exporter for the sixth consecutive year, surpassing traditional competitors such as Spain and South Africa.
What do numbers say?
The annual report of the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine revealed that the total value of agricultural exports (fresh and processed) exceeded $11.5 billion in 2025.
This figure reflects the superior quality of Egyptian produce, with the citrus sector contributing the largest share to this total. This success is attributed to increased cultivated areas and the implementation of modern coding systems that ensure product traceability from farm to end consumer in international markets.
Conquering new markets
Egyptian citrus fruits have successfully penetrated new and challenging markets in terms of regulatory requirements. Countries such as the Philippines, Australia, and Venezuela have opened their doors to Egyptian oranges and grapefruit.
Maximizing added value
In a related context, the Minister of Agriculture emphasized that the future vision is not limited to exporting citrus fruits as raw materials, but extends to expanding the food industries based on them, such as: juices and essential oils, to maximize foreign currency earnings and create new job opportunities.
He explained that the state continues to support exporters by facilitating shipping and developing ports to ensure the arrival of shipments in the highest quality.
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