Egypt is looking to export pomegranates, dates, and grapes to East Asia

Egypt is eyeing countries in East Asia as potential export markets for Egyptian pomegranates, dates, and grapes, according to Agricultural Exports Council member Mohamed Abdel Hady. The Agricultural Quarantine Authority and the Horticultural Export Improvement Association are both in talks with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong to discuss their quality specifications for imported produce and expect to begin exporting agricultural products as of next season. Egypt has also been in talks with Chinaover potentially exporting dates, pomegranates, mangoes, and potatoes.