Egypt shows promise as regional hub

Egypt has emerged as a country that others turn to when supply issues arise. In recent years, Egypt has become the leading exporter of fresh oranges, and has kept pace with the growing global juice market by expanding its orange juice factories to bridge any gap in supply.

Adverse weather conditions in Morocco and Spain disrupted berry supplies to Europe this winter, with buyers turning to Egypt for increased demand.

Moreover, Egypt’s location has enabled its suppliers to deliver fresh produce like grapes to European markets within days: two to southern Turkey, four to five for southern Europe, and a maximum of 12 days to north European ports like Rotterdam.

Logistical issues from South Africa have seen Egypt become the top exporter of fresh grapes to countries including Finland, with shipments doubling in 2025, according to EastFruit.