Egypt expects table grape production to reach 1.57 million tons

Published 2023년 11월 14일

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Egypt is one of the largest producers of grapes in the world, with table grape production expected to reach 1.57 million metric tons in 2023/24. This increase in production is attributed to growing consumer demand, the introduction of new varieties, and the opening of new export markets. Egypt's accession to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants has allowed them to access new grape varieties and protect their intellectual property rights, leading to increased exports of grapes, citrus fruits, and strawberries.

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In Egypt, grapes are one of the most widespread fruit crops, after citrus fruits. There are many varieties of table grapes. By joining the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants in 2019, Egypt had better opportunities to access new grape varieties and improve production and exports. Table grape production in Egypt is expected to reach 1.57 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (October-September), while exports are expected to reach 170,000 t. Table grape production in Egypt is expected to reach 1.57 MMT in the 2023/24 campaign, which represents a slight increase of 8,000 MT compared to the previous campaign. This increase in production is mainly due to growing consumer demand for favorable soil and environmental conditions, the introduction of new varieties, the use of modern cultivation techniques and the opening of new markets for export. In the last ten years, Egypt has increased its grape production by almost 60% thanks to ...

Source: MXfruit