The estimated Egyptian grape harvest is 1.57 million tons

In Egypt, grapes are one of the most widely grown fruits, second only to citrus. The country supplies several grape varieties and since joining the International Convention for the Protection of New Plant Varieties in 2019, Egypt has had better opportunities to access new grape varieties and improve cultivation and exports. Egypt's grape harvest is expected to reach 1.57 million tons in 2023/24 (October-September), while exports are expected to reach 170,000 tons. Domestic grape consumption is estimated at 1.4 million tons in 2023/2024, a slight increase from the previous year's 1.39 million tons. Egypt has a population of over 104 million, and according to official calculations the population is expected to reach 124 million by 2030. Egypt is also home to an estimated nine million immigrants from Iraq, Syria, Libya, Yemen and Sudan. The local grape market is important for producers who do not export ...