Despite the global economic crisis caused by the Corona virus, Egyptian food industries have seen a surge in exports, with the country ranking third in the world for pickled olives, table olives, and onions. In 2020, exports of soft drinks industry concentrates, edible oils, sugar, and flour experienced significant growth. Despite a decrease in processed cheese exports due to the pandemic, pasta exports rose by 29%. Saudi Arabia was the world's top importer of manufactured food commodities from Egypt in 2020, with exports valued at $310 million.