Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority, headed by Dr. Tarek El-Houby, announced that Egyptian food exports reached around 285,000 tons during the period from May 23 to June 5, 2026, through 6,620 food export consignments shipped by 1,610 exporting companies to 210 countries worldwide.
The exported consignments covered around 810 food items, including fruits, vegetables, tubers, flour and cereal products, processed fruit and vegetable products, and a wide range of other food products, reflecting the diversity and growing international reach of Egypt’s food export basket.
Egyptian fruit exports recorded strong performance, with 37 fruit varieties exported at a total volume of 100,000 tons. Citrus fruits led the list with 45,000 tons, followed by grapes at around 30,000 tons, and strawberries at 18,000 tons.
Vegetable exports also reached 53,000 tons across 45 varieties, with onions topping the list at 13,000 tons, followed by potatoes and sweet potatoes at 8,000 tons each.
The Netherlands ranked first among importers of Egyptian food exports during the period, followed by Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Spain, and the United States. Damietta Port led Egypt’s food export gateways with 1,375 consignments, followed by Safaga Port with 915 consignments, and Alexandria Port with 900 consignments.
The Authority also issued 1,510 export health certificates, as part of its efforts to support Egyptian food exports, ensure compliance with safety requirements, and strengthen international confidence in Egyptian food products.
