Egypt’s agricultural sector sees strong growth with 5.2M tons exported in H1 2025

Egypt’s agricultural exports continued on an upward trajectory in the first half of 2025, reaching 5.2 million tons, a clear indication of the sector’s growing strength in global markets.

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, had previously announced that by the end of May, exports had already hit 4.8 million tons.

A new report from the Ministry reveals that citrus fruits remained the top export, with 1.8 million tons shipped abroad, followed by potatoes at 1.2 million tons.

The data also shows notable volumes for other key crops: fresh onions accounted for approximately 168,000 tons, while fresh and dried beans reached 136,000 tons. Sweet potatoes secured the fifth position with 103,000 tons exported.

Rounding out the top-performing export crops were grapes, fresh strawberries, garlic, tomatoes, guava, and pomegranates—further reflecting the diversity and strength of Egypt’s agricultural output.

Minister Farouk reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting exporters by streamlining processes and removing barriers, helping Egyptian products compete more effectively in international markets.

He added that this export performance underscores the critical role of agriculture in Egypt’s economy and its alignment with the country’s broader development objectives.