Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority, headed by Dr. Tarek El-Houby, announced that Egyptian food exports reached around 185,000 tons during the period from July 11 to July 17, 2026, through 4,900 food export consignments shipped by 1,485 exporting companies to 194 countries worldwide.
The exported consignments covered around 760 food items, including fruits, vegetables, tubers, processed fruit and vegetable products, flour and cereal products, and a wide range of other food products, reflecting the diversity of Egypt’s food export basket.
The shipments included 4,900 food export consignments from 1,485 companies
Egyptian fruit exports reached 37,000 tons across 41 varieties, with citrus and strawberries leading the list at 11,000 tons each, followed by grapes at 10,000 tons.
6 Food Trends to Watch in 2026Vegetable exports reached 33,000 tons across 44 varieties, with onions topping the list at 10,000 tons, followed by sweet potatoes and potatoes at 5,000 tons each.
The United Arab Emirates ranked first among importers of Egyptian food exports during the week, followed by Saudi Arabia, Spain, Lebanon, and Sudan, among a total of 194 destination markets.
Alexandria Port led Egypt’s food export gateways with 710 consignments, followed by Safaga Port with 694 consignments, and Damietta Port with 435 consignments.
The Authority also issued 1,200 export health certificates, supporting export flows, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements, and strengthening international confidence in Egyptian food products.
