Egypt continues to strengthen its position in global fruit exports. Over the past decade, the country has built a reputation for supplying a steady range of fruits that comply with international standards. For U.S. and European traders, sourcing from Egypt provides a reliable addition to existing supply programs.
Egypt's production advantages are linked to its climate and geography. With fertile soil, long production seasons, and access to both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the country is able to supply almost year-round. This reduces exposure to seasonal gaps seen in other regions. Investments in modern farming, cold storage, and logistics infrastructure have supported these exports, with products such as mangoes, oranges, and strawberries reaching markets in consistent condition.
Mangoes are among the most demanded categories, with Egyptian volumes already established in European wholesale and retail supply chains during the summer months. Citrus, in particular Valencia oranges, is another major export segment. Egypt is now one of the largest citrus suppliers globally, with stable volumes directed to European and U.S. buyers. Frozen fruit is also expanding, with frozen strawberries gaining ground in the U.S. for processing industries.
For traders, the choice of Egypt over other origins is often determined by three factors: cost, flavour profile, and logistics. Egyptian fruits are typically priced lower than those from Spain, Turkey, or South America. The climate produces fruit with strong flavour profiles, while logistics are facilitated by direct shipping routes to Europe and increasing access to the U.S. Cold-chain systems are in place to maintain fruit quality during transit.
Import procedures have become more straightforward. Exporters generally handle documentation, shipping, and customs requirements, while compliance with GLOBALG.A.P. and ISO standards ensures alignment with import regulations. Common practice for buyers includes sampling, planning around seasonal peaks such as mangoes in summer and oranges in winter, and starting with established products before expanding to grapes or strawberries.
The Egyptian fruit export market is forecast to expand further. Production areas are being extended and farming methods updated to meet rising demand from the U.S. and Europe. Traders note that Egypt's role is likely to grow across both fresh and frozen segments.
For wholesalers and retailers, the outlook suggests continued access to volumes of mangoes, citrus, grapes, and strawberries from Egypt at competitive levels, supported by a logistics network designed for international markets.
Source: OC NJ Daily