Ukraine increased exports of agricultural products to Egypt by 32%

Published 2025년 2월 3일

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In 2024, Ukrainian agricultural exports to Egypt are projected to increase by 32% from 2023 to USD 1.4 billion, with corn, wheat, soybeans, and barley being the main exports. Both countries are currently discussing the possibility of a free trade agreement, which could further expand trade and the presence of Ukrainian agricultural products in Africa. The discussion also includes the potential for cooperation in the livestock sector and the use of modern technologies to improve agricultural product processing and storage. Additionally, Ukraine and Egypt are exploring the establishment of a Ukrainian food supply center in Egypt.

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Exports of Ukrainian agricultural products to Egypt in 2024 amounted to USD 1.4 billion, which is 32% more than in 2023. The basis of supplies is corn – 3 million 332 thousand tons, wheat – 2 million 875 thousand tons, soybeans – 745 thousand tons, barley – 16.1 thousand tons. This was announced by the Minister of Agrarian Policy Vitaliy Koval. Ukraine imports citrus fruits, potatoes, nuts and other products from Egypt. Negotiations are currently underway to open markets for the following items: milk, table eggs, fish products, pet food, small cattle, finished beef products, etc. According to him, further prospects for the development of bilateral partnership between the countries were discussed during his working visit to Egypt, where he met with his Egyptian counterpart Alaa El-Din Farouk and the Minister of Supply and Internal Trade of Egypt Sharif Farouk. The key issue of the meeting was the possible signing of a free trade agreement between the two countries. Koval noted ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult