NFSA: Egypt's food exports reach 208,000 tons in one week
Egypt exported 208,000 tons of food products in one week, shipped by 1,410 companies and covering 758 food products, according to the National Food Safety Authority.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
Egypt's food exports reached 208,000 tons in one week, with 1,410 companies shipping 758 food products, including vegetables, fruits, and preserved products. Tunisia was the largest importer of Egyptian food products during the week.
Egypt exported a lot of food to other countries, including vegetables, fruits, and other products. This is good news for Egypt's economy because it means they are selling a lot of food to other countries.
Analysis
Egypt's Food Export Surge: A Breakdown of the Numbers
Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has released its 31st weekly report for 2026, revealing a significant surge in the country's food exports. Between August 15 and 21, 2026, Egypt exported 4,370 food shipments totaling 208,000 tons. This represents a substantial increase in the country's food exports, with 1,410 exporting companies shipping 758 food products.
The exports included a wide range of food items, such as vegetables and tubers, fruits, preserved fruit and vegetable products, flour and grain products, and various other food items. Vegetable exports totaled 50,000 tons across 45 varieties, with sweet potatoes topping the list at 20,000 tons, followed by onions at 10,000 tons and potatoes at 5,000 tons.
Fruit exports reached 36,000 tons across 34 varieties, led by strawberries at 13,000 tons, followed by citrus fruits at 7,000 tons and mangoes at 6,000 tons. Tunisia was the largest importer of Egyptian food products during the week, followed by Italy, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the Netherlands, among 182 countries importing Egyptian food products.
The report also highlights the importance of Alexandria Port, which ranked first in the number of food export consignments, with 740 shipments, followed by Safaga Port with 703 and Damietta Port with 630. As for food imports, Egypt received 1,917 food consignments totaling around 220,000 tons, imported by 858 companies. The shipments included wheat, soybeans, and various oils.
Russia topped the list of food suppliers to Egypt during the week, followed by Indonesia, the United States, Australia, and China, among 84 countries exporting food products to the Egyptian market. Alexandria Port also ranked first in food import consignments with 679 shipments, followed by Cairo International Airport with 381 and Port Said Port with 220.
The NFSA's report provides valuable insights into Egypt's food export industry, highlighting the country's potential as a major player in the global food market. The surge in food exports is a positive development for the country's economy, and it is essential to continue monitoring the industry's growth and trends.
Key points
- Egypt exported 208,000 tons of food products in one week.
- 1,410 companies shipped 758 food products, including vegetables, fruits, and preserved products.
- Tunisia was the largest importer of Egyptian food products during the week.
- Alexandria Port ranked first in the number of food export consignments.
- Russia topped the list of food suppliers to Egypt during the week.
If Egypt's food exports continue to grow, it could lead to increased economic growth and job creation in the country. This could also lead to improved food security for Egyptians and increased access to a diverse range of food products.
However, the surge in food exports could also lead to increased competition for Egyptian farmers and food producers, potentially driving down prices and reducing their profits. Additionally, the reliance on a few large importers could make Egypt vulnerable to changes in global trade policies.
