Oranges were Egypt’s top agricultural exports from September-May

Oranges were Egypt’s top agricultural exports from September 2016 to May 2017, accounting for USD 532 mn of the USD 1.756 bn earned from agricultural exports during the period, Ahram Gate reports. Potatoes came in second place, earning USD 228 mn, followed by onions, of whose exports reached USD 109 mn. Other popular exports included pomegranates, tangerines, tomatoes, and dry beans. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait were the top importers of Egyptian fruit and vegetables, despite bans the latter two countries have imposed on some of our products over the past year.