Arab countries remained Egypt’s largest export market, accounting for $2.936 billion or 53 percent of total food exports, and achieving a 15 percent growth in value. The European Union followed with $1.083 billion, representing 20 percent of total exports and an impressive 33 percent growth rate.
Non-Arab African countries contributed $464 million, making up 8 percent of total exports and growing by 7 percent. The United States recorded $302 million in exports, representing 5 percent of the total and achieving a 40 percent growth rate.
Other international markets added $756 million, accounting for 14 percent of total exports, with an 8 percent growth rate.
Among individual countries, Saudi Arabia led as the top importer of Egyptian food products, with exports valued at $434 million, reflecting a 16 percent growth. Sudan followed with $363 million, despite a 20 percent decline. The United States ranked third, importing $302 million with a remarkable 40 percent growth rate.
Libya and Palestine rounded out the top five, with exports of $290 million and $275 million, achieving growth rates of 19 percent and 26 percent, respectively. The Netherlands saw exports worth $241 million, leading in growth with a 104 percent increase, while Morocco recorded $201 million, reflecting an 80 percent growth rate.
The Netherlands also led in absolute growth among countries, with exports increasing by $123 million compared to the same period in 2023. Morocco followed with an $89 million growth, while the United States saw an $86 million increase.
Other notable growth figures included Saudi Arabia’s $64 million, Palestine’s $57 million, and Spain’s $53 million. Somalia and Brazil both recorded a $50 million increase in exports, with values of $85 million and $97 million, respectively.
Key exported products during this period included concentrates for soft drink manufacturing, which led with $502 million, reflecting a 5 percent growth.
Flour and groats followed with $428 million and a 7 percent growth rate, while frozen strawberries reached $364 million, growing by 13 percent. Sugar exports totaled $357 million but experienced a 21 percent decline. Edible oils saw a dramatic 169 percent growth, reaching $283 million.
Juices recorded $258 million, marking a 75 percent increase, while biscuits and cereal products totaled $234 million, achieving a 21 percent growth rate. Frozen vegetables, table olives, and frozen potatoes also demonstrated significant growth, with frozen potatoes recording a staggering 904 percent increase to reach $204 million.
Over the decade from 2014 to November 2024, Egypt’s food industry exports accumulated to an impressive $40.5 billion, underscoring the sector’s growing importance in global markets and its role in driving economic growth.
Lun. Gen 6th, 2025
