New varieties and improved cultivation practices explain the rise in Egyptian table grapes

Published Nov 11, 2024

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The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts a rise in Egyptian table grape production to 1.59 million metric tons for the 2024/2025 marketing year, attributed to expanded harvested areas, new grape varieties, and better cultivation practices. As Egypt's second most cultivated fruit, grapes are grown nationwide, with the Nile Delta focusing on local varieties for domestic use and reclaimed desert lands aiming at exports. Exports are anticipated to increase by 5.7% to 185,000 MT, driven by enhanced quality and new varieties, targeting markets like Russia, the UK, and the EU. Despite rising costs, exporters are improving quality to stay competitive, while domestic consumption is also on the rise due to local production and competitive pricing. Imports remain minimal and costly.

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According to the latest report issued by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Egyptian table grape production is expected to increase to 1.59 million metric tons (MT) in the 2024/2025 marketing year, which runs from October this year to September next year. The figure is 20,000 MT higher than the previous year, due to an increase in the harvested area (1,000 additional hectares), the introduction of new table grape varieties and improved cultivation practices through drip irrigation, which have impacted the quality of the fruit. It should be noted that grapes are one of the most widely cultivated fruits in Egypt, second only to citrus fruits, and are spread throughout the country, from the north to the south. In Egypt, the season begins at the end of May and ends in September. For late varieties, it begins at the end of June and ends in November. While the Nile Delta is dominated by small-scale farms, whose production is primarily ...

Source: MXfruit