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Egypt opens Vietnamese market for Grapes


Egypt opens Vietnamese market for Grapes

In a significant boost to Egypt's agricultural exports, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, has announced that the Vietnamese market is now open to Egyptian grape exports.

According to a report received by the Minister from Dr. Mohamed El-Mansy, Head of the Egyptian Plant Protection Service, Vietnam has officially opened its market to Egyptian grape exporters as of November 15th.

This achievement, El-Mansy stated, is the result of over five years of negotiations with Vietnamese counterparts. A successful visit by a Vietnamese plant protection delegation to Egypt last August culminated in an agreement on phytosanitary requirements for exporting Egyptian grapes to Vietnam.

It is worth noting that Egypt’s agricultural exports from January 1 to October 30, 2024, exceeded 7.1 million tons of agricultural products, generating approximately $4.1 billion, marking an increase of over $1 billion compared to the same period last year.

Egypt's primary agricultural exports include citrus fruits, potatoes, onions, grapes, beans, mangoes, tomatoes, garlic, strawberries, guava, and pomegranates.