Egypt’s vegetable exports have witnessed a remarkable increase in 2024, with the total value of agricultural exports (vegetables and fruits) exceeding $4.13 billion, compared to $3.78 billion in 2023-an increase of about $351.91 million. The total volume of Egyptian agricultural exports reached 8.6 million tons in 2024, the highest in the country’s history, with an increase of more than 1.2 million tons over the previous year.

Top Exported Vegetables from Egypt

According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, citrus fruits (especially oranges) topped the list of Egyptian agricultural exports, followed by potatoes, onions, and beans, with continued exports of other crops such as sweet potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, strawberries, guava, and pomegranate.

Below is the ranking of the most exported vegetables and their quantities in 2024:

Export Growth and Main Markets

During the first quarter of 2025 alone, Egyptian agricultural exports exceeded 2.7 million tons, with citrus, fresh potatoes, and fresh onions leading the list. The European Union, along with Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the United Kingdom, account for the largest share of Egyptian vegetable imports, driven by the high quality and diversity of Egyptian products.

Reasons Behind the Export Boom

Experts and exporters attribute the surge in vegetable exports to several factors, most notably:

• Expansion of agricultural land and increased local production.
• Improved crop quality and adherence to international standards.
• Decline in production in some competing countries due to climate changes, which boosted demand for Egyptian products.

Economic Impact

Vegetable exports play a significant role in supporting the Egyptian economy by providing foreign currency and improving the trade balance, in addition to creating direct and indirect job opportunities in the agricultural sector and related industries.

Statistics confirm that Egypt’s vegetable exports are experiencing continuous growth and market diversity, with citrus, potatoes, and onions topping the list of exported crops. This strengthens Egypt’s position as a major supplier of vegetables to regional and international markets.