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Egyptian mango cultivation is on the rise, with the country expecting to export over 60,000 tons despite local demand exceeding exports. The mango is the second largest fruit crop in Egypt, particularly in Upper Egypt and the west due to the tropical climate. The government is promoting the cultivation of various mango varieties through various campaigns and initiatives. However, exporters face challenges such as increasing production and shipping costs, climate changes, and differences in day and night temperatures. The main markets for Egyptian mangoes are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Russia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belarus, and Canada. Amr Kadah of Fruit Kingdom is optimistic about the mango season and plans to expand into more markets and offer frozen and dried mango products.
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The cultivation of Egyptian mangoes is increasing year after year. Although a large part of the harvest is intended for local consumption, more than 60,000 tons will be exported this year. Amr Kadah, CEO of export company Fruit Kingdom, thinks Egyptian mangoes will be really competitive in price this year. According to Kadah, the mango thrives in Egypt and the acreage is increasing every year. "Mango is the second largest fruit crop in Egypt after citrus." The number of mango farms continues to increase in Egypt. The cultivation is mainly expanding in Upper Egypt and the west, where there is a tropical climate. The harvest in these areas takes place about a month earlier than in the north of Egypt. The Egyptian acreage is currently more than 120,000 hectares and the export capacity is 60,000 tons. Egyptians love mangoes, so the local demand far exceeds the export demand. “Even the government encourages mango cultivation,” explains Kadah. “The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture is ...
Source: AGF
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