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Egypt receives 510,000 tonnes of food imports in one week, Russia leads suppliers
Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) has reported a steady inflow of food imports during the final week of March and early April, alongside intensified monitoring measures to ensure product safety and protect consumer health. According to the NFSA’s General Directorate of Exports and Imports, between March 28 and April 3, 2026, Egypt received 2,440 food consignments totalling around 510,000 tonnes. Fruit exports reached 70,000 tonnes across 36 varieties, led by citrus at 45,000 tonnes, followed by strawberries at 20,000 tonnes and other fruits at 5,000 tonnes. Vegetable exports totalled 55,000 tonnes across 45 varieties, with potatoes accounting for 25,000 tonnes, followed by sweet potatoes and beans at 5,000 tonnes each. Export operations were supported by multiple ports, with Damietta Port handling 830 shipments, Safaga Port 767 shipments, and Alexandria Port 642 shipments.
Source: Daily News Egypt April 05, 2026 20:55 UTC
