Egypt’s processed food exports surged to a record $6.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a 21% increase from the previous year, according to the Food Export Council (FEC).
“This marks the highest export value ever recorded in the sector, underscoring the strong global competitiveness of Egyptian food products, backed by government initiatives to boost non-oil exports,” said FEC Chairman Mahmoud Bazan.
Arab nations remained the leading importers, accounting for $3.28 billion in purchases—54% of total exports—marking a 20% increase from 2023. The European Union followed with $1.17 billion (19% of total exports), showing a 32% rise, while non-Arab African countries imported $513 million (8% of total exports), growing by 10%.
Among individual countries, Saudi Arabia led with $491 million in imports, followed by Sudan, Libya, the United States, and Palestine. The Netherlands recorded the highest year-on-year growth, more than doubling to $259 million in 2024.
Key Egyptian processed food exports included soft drink concentrates, flour and semolina, sugar, frozen strawberries, edible oils, fruit juices, frozen vegetables, and frozen potatoes, according to the FEC.
