The article highlights the role of Egypt's Plant Quarantine Authority in enhancing the country's agricultural exports by transitioning from a supervisory body to a public institution with increased powers. This transformation aims to meet the demands of the international market and modernize Egypt's agricultural sector. The authority has played a key role in opening 55 new markets across the globe, including the challenging Japanese market. With a focus on quality and compliance with European Union standards, 2,512 farms are now approved for exporting six crops. The authority is also in discussions with markets for nine additional agricultural crops. However, the article also points out the challenges faced in transporting goods within Africa due to a lack of sea or river access and insufficient land transportation.