Egyptian lemon exports reached 100,000 tons

This season, Egyptian lemon exports reached 100,000 tons, said Amr Kadah, export manager at HB Group. “Egypt enjoys favorable climatic conditions for the cultivation of lemons, which allows year-round cultivation. The area covers 35,000 hectares, mainly in Northern Egypt, and in 2023 we reached 100,000 tons of exports,” says Kadah. "The largest market for Egyptian lemons is Saudi Arabia, which accounts for about half of exports. Other Gulf countries also purchase large quantities and, together with Saudi Arabia, are interested in the local Baladi variety, also known as Benzhair. This variety is known for its unique taste and aroma, thinner peel and more intense, sour taste than other lemon varieties. The variety is widely grown in Egypt and exported fresh and dried." Russia ranks second on the export list with about 10,000 tons. The Russian market, as well as the Eastern European, African and East Asian markets, are interested in the Adalia and Sheairy varieties. There is also ...