Egypt’s exports of frozen vegetables excluding potatoes, leguminous vegetables, spinach, New Zealand spinach, orache and sweet corn, whether uncooked or steamed or boiled in water posted strong export performance in 2025, supported by continued export growth in recent years.
The Food Industries Export Council said Egypt’s exports of this category of frozen vegetables reached about $207 million in 2025, with total export volumes amounting to around 171,000 tons. Egypt ranked eighth globally among exporting countries, accounting for about 4% of total global exports.
Continued export growth is one of the key indicators of the product’s performance. Export value recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% during the 2020-2025 period, while export volumes also registered a 15% CAGR over the same period. Exports maintained their positive trajectory in 2025, with export value growing 3% compared to 2024.
The council noted that Egypt’s exports of this category of frozen vegetables are characterized by a diverse range of destination markets, spanning Arab, American and European markets. Saudi Arabia ranked first among destinations for Egyptian exports in 2025, with exports valued at around $32 million, accounting for 16% of Egypt’s total exports of the product.
It was followed by the United States with $30 million (15%), Italy with $19 million (9%), Spain with $13 million (6%), and Russia with $11 million (5%). Egypt’s exports to the top five markets totaled around $105 million, representing approximately 51% of the product’s total exports in 2025, while the remaining share was distributed across a wide range of other markets.
This distribution reflects a relatively diversified export market base, alongside continued growth in export value and volume in recent years, supporting prospects for further expansion in existing markets and access to new export destinations. Cabinet launches website for “Egypt Forum 2026” Egypt sees major expansion in agricultural development projects Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman-era tomb in Dakhla Oasis