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Egyptian agricultural exports reached a record USD 11.5 billion on about 9.2 million tonnes in 2025 — roughly a quarter of all Egyptian exports — capping a decade in which export volume more than doubled. The State of Egyptian Agri-Export 2026 is PEI Trade’s annual flagship: a single, citable read on how big the sector is, what it ships, where it goes, what it earns, and where it is heading. It draws together our crop-level reports into one strategic overview.
2026 edition (covering the 2025 season + 2026 outlook) · Last Updated: June 2026 · Compiled by PEI Trade.
Table of Contents
Key Findings
- Record year: agricultural exports hit USD 11.5 billion on about 9.2 million tonnes in 2025 — roughly 24% of Egypt’s total exports and up more than 800,000 tonnes on 2024.
- A decade of doubling: volume rose from 4.0 million tonnes in 2014 to ~9.2 million in 2025.
- Citrus leads; Egypt is the world’s largest exporter of oranges and of frozen strawberries, and a top potato exporter.
- Diverse basket: 405+ products to 176+ countries — citrus, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beans, onions, grapes, pomegranates and mangoes lead by volume.
- Europe and the Arab world dominate by value (~USD 2.0bn and ~USD 1.5bn in 2023/24), with active expansion into the Americas and Asia.
- 2026 looks stronger: citrus output is forecast up ~15% to ~4.0 million tonnes, with continued market-opening momentum.
The Numbers in Full
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural export value | USD 11.5 billion (record) | 2025 |
| Agricultural export volume | ~9.2 million tonnes | 2025 · CAPQ / Ministry |
| Share of Egypt’s total exports | ~24% | 2025 |
| Volume growth vs 2024 | +800,000+ tonnes | 2025 |
| Product types | 405+ | 2025 |
| Destination countries | 176+ | 2025 |
A Decade of Growth
Egyptian agri-export volume has more than doubled in ten years, with value accelerating as the basket shifts toward higher-margin fresh, frozen and processed goods.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.0 million t | — |
| 2021 | 5.6 million t | — |
| 2022 | 6.4 million t | — |
| 2023 | 7.5 million t | ~USD 8.8–9.0 bn |
| 2024 | >8.6 million t | ~USD 9.2 bn (target) |
| 2025 | ~9.2 million t | USD 11.5 bn (record) |
Sources: Ministry of Agriculture / CAPQ; Agricultural Export Council; AGBI; Daily News Egypt; Egypt Independent. 2024 value is the ministry target/estimate.
Top Products & Categories
Citrus and potatoes anchor the basket, with a deep second tier of vegetables, legumes, fruits and frozen lines. See the full produce statistics hub for the category detail.
| Rank | Product | 2025 volume |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citrus | >2,000,000 t |
| 2 | Fresh potatoes | ~1,300,000 t |
| 3 | Sweet potatoes | ~328,000 t |
| 4 | Beans (fresh & dry) | ~312,000 t |
| 5 | Fresh onions | ~282,000 t |
| 6 | Grapes | ~191,000 t |
| 7 | Pomegranates | ~154,000 t |
| 8 | Mangoes | ~122,000 t |
Plus notable tomatoes, strawberries, garlic and guava. Source: CAPQ / Ministry (2025).
Where Egypt’s Produce Goes
Egypt’s produce reaches more than 176 countries, but value concentrates in two regions: Europe (entering retail directly, mainly via the Mediterranean) and the Arab world (led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, served by land and ferry). Asia, the Americas and Africa follow.
| Region | Value (2023/24 season) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | ~USD 2.0 billion | Largest; direct retail supply |
| Arab countries | ~USD 1.5 billion | Saudi Arabia & UAE lead |
| Asia | USD 429 million | Hit by Red Sea disruption |
| Americas & Australia | ~USD 148 million | Fast-growing (e.g. Canada) |
| Africa | USD 81 million | Emerging |
Source: Agricultural Export Council, 2023/24 season (via Al-Ahram). New 2025 market openings include Venezuela, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines and the Caribbean.
Citrus in Focus
Citrus is the flagship of the flagship: about 2.10 million tonnes of citrus including 1.66 million tonnes of oranges in 2024/25, keeping Egypt the world’s #1 orange exporter by volume for a sixth straight year. Total citrus value rose to ~USD 1.13 billion even as volume dipped, on sharply higher prices. Full detail in the Egyptian Citrus Export Report 2026.
Mango in Focus
Mango is Egypt’s fastest-rising fruit story — official 2025 exports of about 122,000 tonnes off a ~2 million-tonne crop, led by Russia and the Gulf with Turkey the breakout market. Full detail in the Egyptian Mango Export Report 2026.
Prices
Prices firmed across both flagships in 2024/25: orange export prices averaged ~USD 1,059/tonne in 2024 and then rose 60–70% through the season, while mango FOB ran ~USD 700–1,400/tonne. Track the detail in the Egyptian Citrus & Mango Price Index.
Production & 2026 Outlook
The 2026 picture is constructive. Orange production is forecast up about 15% to ~4.0 million tonnes as newly planted orchards mature, mango output is strong with exporters tilting to late varieties, and the market-opening programme continues. The main swing factors are freight (Red Sea), weather, and how much fruit the expanding domestic processing sector absorbs.
Trade Enablers & Risks
Enablers: deep production, a long combined season, an 8-language export reach, verified-farm sourcing with third-party inspection (SGS / Intertek), and four export gateways — Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said — shipping under Incoterms 2020 (FOB, CFR/CIF, DAP/DPU) in 40′ reefers. Risks: Red Sea disruption inflating Gulf and Asia freight, weather-driven production swings, the domestic processing pull on fresh supply, and price ceilings in price-sensitive markets.
PEI Trade Perspective
PEI Trade (Pharaohs of Egypt for International Trade) exports across the full basket above. In the 2025/26 citrus campaign, run through its Nile Prime brand, PEI Trade recorded its highest shipment volume, container count and destination coverage to date, loading from Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said from GLOBALG.A.P.-certified orchards in the Nile Delta and Beheira. Browse the product catalogue or read the crop reports linked throughout.
Sources & Methodology
Method. This flagship synthesises PEI Trade’s crop-level reports and official Egyptian data. Volumes are from the Ministry of Agriculture / Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine (CAPQ) and the Agricultural Export Council; values and regional splits are official figures via national and trade media; crop data is cross-checked with USDA FAS, OEC, ITC Trademap and trade press. CAPQ phytosanitary-certificate volumes can differ from HS-code customs statistics. Updated annually.
- Egypt Independent — exports surpass 9 million tons in 2025
- Daily News Egypt — record USD 11.5bn / ~24% of exports
- Al-Ahram — regional destination breakdown & decade growth
- AGBI — record levels; largest orange & frozen-strawberry exporter
- PEI Trade crop reports: Citrus · Mango · Produce Statistics · Price Index
Edition: 2026 · Compiled: June 2026 · Update cadence: annually.
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Egyptian Agri-Export — FAQ
What is the value of Egypt’s agricultural exports?
Egypt’s agricultural exports reached a record USD 11.5 billion in 2025 on about 9.2 million tonnes — roughly 24% of the country’s total exports — across more than 405 products to over 176 countries.
What does Egypt export the most agriculturally?
Citrus is the largest agricultural export (over 2 million tonnes), followed by fresh potatoes (~1.3 million tonnes), sweet potatoes, beans and onions, then grapes, pomegranates and mangoes.
Who buys Egyptian agricultural produce?
By value in the 2023/24 season, Europe led at about USD 2 billion, followed by Arab countries (~USD 1.5 billion), Asia (USD 429 million), the Americas and Australia (~USD 148 million) and Africa (USD 81 million).
Is Egypt the world’s largest orange exporter?
Yes — Egypt is the world’s largest exporter of both oranges (by volume) and frozen strawberries, and one of the largest potato exporters.
What is the outlook for 2026?
Citrus production is forecast to rebound about 15% to ~4.0 million tonnes, mango output is strong, and Egypt continues opening markets (recently Venezuela, Mexico, Japan, the Philippines and the Caribbean), supporting further export growth.