Cairo: Egypt's Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister, Alaa Farouq, announced that the country's agricultural exports have risen to a substantial 6.8 million tons so far this year. This marks an increase of more than 650,000 tons compared to the same period in 2024. The announcement highlights a crucial development in Egypt's agricultural sector.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the figures were detailed in a report by Mohamed El-Mansy, head of the Central Administration for Plant Quarantine (NPPO), which reviewed the latest performance data for Egypt's agricultural exports. The report indicates that citrus fruit led the exports with over 1.9 million tons, followed by fresh potatoes at 1.3 million tons. Fresh onions ranked third with 246,000 tons, while beans, both fresh and dry, came fourth at over 216,000 tons. Grapes completed the top five with more than 175,000 tons exported.

Other significant export crops this season included sweet potatoes, fresh tomatoes, garlic, mangoes, strawberries, pomegranates, and guavas. Farouq emphasized that the sustained growth in agricultural exports reflects the sector's resilience and its increasing competitiveness in global markets.

The minister highlighted the State's commitment to modernizing the sector, opening new markets, and adhering to the highest quality standards to ensure global access for Egyptian produce. He credited the sector's success to the collective efforts of farmers, exporters, and regulatory bodies, particularly the NPPO, affiliated laboratories, and the Foreign Agricultural Relations Department.

Farouq also emphasized that the government remains dedicated to supporting increased productivity and boosting export performance to enhance the national economy and ensure food security. The sharp rise in agricultural exports is seen as a positive indicator of Egypt's economic strength, contributing to foreign currency inflows and creating jobs in the agricultural and export value chains.