Egypt exported 3,860 food shipments totalling 185,000 tonnes during the week of 20–26 September, according to the 35th weekly report for 2025 issued by the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). The shipments were supplied by 1,300 Egyptian companies and included around 675 different food items ranging from flour and grain products to vegetables, fruits, molasses, black honey, and processed foods. Vegetables accounted for 32 export items with a combined total of 30,000 tonnes. Sweet potatoes led the list with 11,000 tonnes, followed by various beans at 6,000 tonnes and potatoes at 4,000 tonnes. Fruit exports also totalled 30,000 tonnes across 35 varieties, led by pomegranates (10,000 tonnes), mangoes (8,000 tonnes), and strawberries (6,000 tonnes). These exports were shipped to more than 180 countries, with Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen, and Spain among the top importers. Safaga Port ranked first in export volumes with 570 shipments, followed by Alexandria Port with 555 and Cairo International Airport with 440. To support international confidence, the NFSA issued 940 health certificates for exports during the week, continuing the mechanism introduced earlier this year. On the import side, Egypt received 2,130 food shipments amounting to 310,000 tonnes, supplied by 875 companies from 73 countries. Key imported commodities included wheat, soybeans, and various vegetable oils. Ukraine topped the list of exporters to Egypt, followed by Russia, the United States, and Malaysia. Alexandria Port received the highest number of imported shipments (647), followed by Cairo International Airport (366) and Port Said Port (326). The NFSA report also noted the release of 1,341 food shipments under reservation (temporary release), and the clearance of 422 shipments through the fast-release system. Meanwhile, 100 official violation reports were issued by the Appeals Committee. In terms of regulatory actions, the Authority granted 77 new import licences, processed 1,366 requests for transfer and storage of imported food shipments, and withheld 430 shipments that failed to meet food safety standards.
