Egypt’s agricultural and food exports generated a record $11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, up 7 percent from a year earlier, driven by higher shipment volumes and expanded access to international markets, the government said.
Agriculture and Land Reclamation Minister Alaa Farouk said on January 21 that export revenues rose from US$10.7 billion in 2024, as Egypt increased the volume of agricultural and food products sold abroad by 9% year on year.
According to the ministry, Egypt exported about 9.5 million tonnes of agricultural and food products in 2025, an increase of roughly 800,000 tonnes compared with the previous year. The rise in volumes was a key factor behind the record export earnings, despite volatile global prices and higher logistics costs.
Citrus fruit and vegetables continued to dominate Egypt’s export basket. Oranges, potatoes and sweet potatoes were among the top-performing products, together accounting for nearly 40 percent of total export revenues across 405 different agricultural and food items. Egypt is one of the world’s largest exporters of oranges, with shipments reaching markets across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Other significant export products included fresh and dried beans, fresh onions, grapes, pomegranates, mangoes, tomatoes and strawberries, reflecting a broad mix of fruit and vegetable exports and the country’s growing capacity to meet international quality and phytosanitary standards.
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Officials attributed the strong performance partly to Egypt’s success in opening new overseas markets. The Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine said the country gained access to 25 new export destinations during 2025, particularly in East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In total, Egyptian agricultural and food products were exported to 167 countries last year, underscoring Egypt’s position as a major supplier in global agricultural trade. Authorities said market diversification has helped reduce reliance on a small number of destinations and improved resilience against external shocks.
Egypt has been seeking to expand agricultural exports as part of a broader strategy to boost foreign currency inflows, support farmers’ incomes and strengthen the trade balance. The sector plays a key role in the economy, employing a large share of the workforce and benefiting from government investment in irrigation, logistics and post-harvest handling.
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While official forecasts for 2026 have not yet been published, officials signalled that export momentum could continue, supported by further market openings and ongoing efforts to improve productivity and quality control.
As part of this strategy, Egypt received approval on January 1, 2026, to export citrus fruits to the Dominican Republic, according to the agriculture ministry. The move is expected to create additional opportunities for exporters and further broaden Egypt’s reach in the Americas.
Industry representatives have said continued investment in cold storage, transport infrastructure and compliance with international standards will be critical to sustaining growth, particularly as competition intensifies in global food markets.
