Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority, headed by Dr. Tarek El-Houby, announced that Egypt’s food exports reached around 181,000 tons during the period from July 4 to July 10, 2026, through 4,160 food export consignments shipped by 1,400 exporting companies to 190 countries worldwide.
The exported consignments covered around 760 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 of Egypt’s food export basket.
Egyptian fruit exports reached 45,000 tons across 37 varieties, with citrus leading the list at 14,000 tons, followed by grapes at 13,000 tons, and strawberries at 12,000 tons.
Vegetable exports reached 35,000 tons across 42 varieties, with onions topping the list at 7,000 tons, followed by sweet potatoes at 6,000 tons, and potatoes at around 4,000 tons.
Saudi Arabia ranked first among importers of Egyptian food exports during the week, followed by Sudan, Somalia, Libya, and the United States, among a total of 190 destination markets.
Safaga Port led Egypt’s food export gateways with 737 consignments, followed by Alexandria Port with 613 consignments, and Damietta Port with 595 consignments.
The Authority also issued 1,150 export health certificates, supporting export flows, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements, and strengthening international confidence in Egyptian food products.
