The Media Center of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has issued its Weekly Report No. 38 for 2025, detailing the Authority’s oversight performance and achievements during the period from October 11 to 17. The report highlighted a notable surge in Egyptian food exports to global markets throughout the week.
According to the report, the total number of exported food consignments reached 4,100, with an overall export volume of 185,000 tons, shipped by 1,320 Egyptian companies. These exports included approximately 815 categories of food products, such as flour, cereal products, fruits, vegetables, tubers, prepared foods, and processed goods.
Sweet potatoes topped the list of exported vegetables with 12,000 tons, followed by mixed frozen vegetables at 10,000 tons, and beans (various types) at 9,000 tons, bringing the total number of exported vegetable varieties to 36, with a combined quantity of 35,000 tons.
In the fruit sector, pomegranates ranked first with 13,000 tons, followed by mangoes at 8,000 tons, and strawberries at 7,000 tons, representing a total of 35 fruit varieties amounting to 37,000 tons.
The report indicated that Egyptian exports were distributed across 190 countries worldwide, with Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Syria among the top importers of Egyptian products during the week.
Safaga Port ranked first in terms of the number of exported consignments with 710 shipments, followed by Alexandria Port with 685, and Damietta Port with 440.
To further support export operations and strengthen global market confidence, the Authority issued 1,150 health certificates for export during the week, ensuring that all products met the approved safety and quality standards.
Meanwhile, the General Department of Packing Station and Center Inspection issued 646 export permits for agricultural crops on behalf of 496 companies, registered two new packing stations, and is currently processing the approval of 11 additional establishments to be added to the Authority’s accredited list.
These efforts fall within the NFSA’s ongoing plan to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian exports and bolster international confidence in the quality and safety of Egyptian food products.
