Cairo – February 3, 2025: Egypt's processed food sector achieved a historic milestone in 2024, surpassing $6.1 billion in exports, marking a 21 percent increase—an additional $1.059 billion—compared to the previous year.
Mahmoud Bazan, Chairman of the Food Export Council (FEC), attributed this success to the strong global competitiveness of Egyptian food products, alongside the government’s continuous efforts to strengthen non-oil export sectors.
The expansion of Egypt’s food export markets in 2024 was notable, with growth across Arab, European, American, and African regions, according to the latest FEC data shared by Bazan.
The Food Export Council significantly strengthened its support for exporters by offering training programs, conducting market research, and participating in international exhibitions. Additionally, strategic projects were implemented to enable Egyptian food exporters to make major inroads into global markets.
Egypt’s processed food exports to Arab countries topped the list, accounting for 54 percent of the total export value.
Exports to the region reached $3.276 billion, a 20 percent increase compared to 2023. The European Union followed with $1.168 billion in exports, recording a robust 32 percent growth.
Non-Arab African nations also saw a notable rise, with exports totaling $513 million, up 10 percent.
The United States rounded out the top four markets with exports of $330 million, a striking 42 percent growth.
Exports to other international markets amounted to $833 million, representing 14 percent of the total processed food exports, with a 12 percent increase in value.
Saudi Arabia was the largest importer of Egyptian processed foods in 2024, reaching $491 million in exports, a 23 percent increase.
Sudan followed, though it saw a 12 percent decline, with $412 million in exports. Libya ranked third, with $333 million in exports and a 24 percent increase.
The United States also demonstrated significant growth, with exports reaching $330 million, up 42 percent. Other notable markets included Palestine, the Netherlands, Jordan, and Morocco.
The Netherlands saw the highest growth in exports, with a massive 103 percent increase, bringing total exports to $259 million. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco also posted impressive growth, with increases of $97 million, $91 million, and $84 million, respectively.
The top export categories in 2024 included soft drink concentrates, with exports totaling $532 million, a 6 percent increase.
Flour and semolina exports reached $464 million, up 11 percent. Other standout products included edible oils, which saw an extraordinary 172 percent growth, reaching $319 million, and fruit juices, which rose by 77 percent, totaling $279 million.
Frozen potatoes saw the most dramatic growth, with a staggering 923 percent increase, reaching $222 million. Other significant products included frozen strawberries, biscuits, cereal-based products, table olives, and frozen vegetables.
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