Egypt's food exports experienced an uptick, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, marking a 15.7 percent increase from the previous week, according to a Cabinet report. This volume encompasses a diverse array of over 680 types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food commodities.
The country's vegetable exports, featuring 60 varieties, amounted to nearly 40,000 tons. Leading the exports were sweet potatoes at 12,000 tons, onions at 10,000 tons, and beans at 6,000 tons. Fruit exports included 34 varieties, totaling about 35,000 tons, with citrus fruits leading at 10,000 tons, followed by mangoes and strawberries at 6,000 and 5,000 tons, respectively.
These exports reached 172 countries, with Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Russia, and the USA being the primary destinations for Egypt's agricultural produce.
Source: MENAFN