Egypt's vegetable, fruit exports decline by 5%, 18.1% respectively in early October

CAIRO - 8 October 2023: Egypt's exports of vegetables and fruits declined by 5 percent and 18.1 percent, respectively, during the first week of October compared to the last week of September.

 

Vegetable exports during the first week of October amounted to 20,000 tons, down from 21,000 tons during the last week of September. Potato exports increased to 8,000 tons from 7,000 tons, while onion exports decreased to 7,000 tons from 8,000 tons. Green bean exports also declined to 5,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons, according to the weekly report from the Media Center of the National Food Safety Authority.

 

Fruit exports in the first week of October reached 22,000 tons, down by 4,000 compared to the last week of September. Pomegranate exports stood at 10,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons, while mango exports decreased to 7,000 tons, a reduction of 2,000 tons. Strawberry exports also dropped to 5,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons.

 

According to the report by the General Administration of Food Safety, the number of food export certificates issued reached 3,310 messages, with exported goods totaling 160,000 tons. These exports included 560 varieties of fresh vegetables, fruits, flour, and various food products.

 

Last week, Saudi Arabia was the largest recipient of Egyptian exports, followed by Morocco and Italy among 150 importing countries. Suez was the leading port for food export messages, with a total of 515, followed by Alexandria with 460 messages, and Cairo Airport with 400 messages.