Exports of Egyptian fruits and vegetables declined by 18.1 and 5 percent respectively, during the first week of October compared to the last week of September. Vegetable exports during the first week of October amounted to 20,000 tons, down from 21,000 tons during the last week of September.
Potato exports increased to 8,000 tons from 7,000 tons, while onion exports decreased to 7,000 tons from 8,000 tons. Green bean exports also declined to 5,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons, according to the weekly report from the Media Center of the National Food Safety Authority.
Fruit exports in the first week of October reached 22,000 tons, down by 4,000 compared to the last week of September. Pomegranate exports stood at 10,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons, while mango exports decreased to 7,000 tons, a reduction of 2,000 tons. Strawberry exports also dropped to 5,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons.
Source: egypttoday.com