Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority, headed by Dr. Tarek El-Houby, announced that food imports into Egypt reached 1,930 consignments during the period from July 4 to July 10, 2026, with a total volume estimated at 200,000 tons, imported by 869 companies.
The imported food products included wheat, soybeans, and various edible oils, reflecting the importance of regulatory oversight over key food supply chains and essential inputs for the food industry.
Indonesia topped the list of food-exporting countries to Egypt during the week, followed by Ukraine, Canada, Brazil, and the United States, among a total of 87 countries supplying food products to the Egyptian market.
Alexandria Port remained the leading entry point for food imports, receiving 609 consignments, followed by Cairo Airport with 388 consignments, and Damietta Port with 213 consignments.
Regarding customs clearance, NFSA released 1,209 food consignments under temporary release, while 471 consignments were cleared through the fast-track release system, supporting smoother trade flows while maintaining strict food safety controls.
As part of the implementation of grievance committee decisions, inspection status reports were issued for 99 consignments, while import licenses were granted to 81 importers during the same period.
The Authority emphasized that its import control system plays a central role in protecting consumers, ensuring that imported food products comply with approved technical and health requirements, and supporting the stability of food supply chains.
