Egyptian citrus exports exceed 2 million tons for the first time

The Egyptian General Authority for Export and Import Control recently published the official results of the 2023/2024 Egyptian citrus campaign. For the first time, export volumes have surpassed the 2 million tonne mark, while prices have declined. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, comments on the figures. 2.3 million tonnes exported, worth $1.1 billion Citrus export volumes reached 2,391,145 tonnes, including 1.93 million tonnes of oranges, and 147,000 tonnes of lemons, an increase of 21% compared to the 2022/2023 campaign. “This is another historic production for the Egyptian citrus sector. We were able to achieve this record volume thanks to a massive increase in production, of around 25% compared to the 2022/2023 campaign, and the constant growth in global demand,” says Gelila. As expected, export values did not increase at the same rate as volumes, falling from $0.9 to $1.1 billion, representing a drop in value per tonne from $497 to $474. “The season would have been much better if ...