The first shipments of Egyptian citrus fruits to global markets in the new export season

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, represented by the Agricultural Quarantine, announced the launch of the first shipments of Egyptian citrus exports to global markets for the new export season 2024/2025 today after agreeing on the dates between representatives of the Citrus Committee of the Export Council for Agricultural Crops and the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine. Citrus in Egypt ranks first among fruit crops in terms of area, production and export quantity, as total citrus exports amounted to 2 million and 280 thousand tons during the current year, as citrus crops are characterized by the possibility of growing them in general in various lands, but there are types of citrus that are only good to grow in certain governorates, such as oranges, lemons and mandarins, which only grow in Nubaria and Sharkia. Citrus fruits are a popular fruit in Egypt, not only because of their low price, but also because they are characterized by their ability to maintain their ...