The Saudi decision to halt strawberry imports is a regulatory move to manage the internal market, not a ban or rejection due to health concerns, says Dr. Saad Moussa, supervisor of the Egyptian agricultural quarantine. This decision applies to most agricultural imports from all countries, not just Egypt. Strawberry exporters must obtain an export permit valid for 15 days after January 24, 2024, to enter the Saudi market. Import permits for strawberries will be reissued starting February 1, 2024.