Egypt exported 4.3 mn tonnes of agricultural products worth USD 2.2 bn in the 2018-2019 export season, according to recent Agriculture Export Council figures cited by the press. Fresh fruits led the pack throughout the season (which runs from September to August). Citrus fruits, grapes, pomegranates and strawberries, respectively, dominated the fresh fruits category. Fresh vegetables came in second — with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes each in turn taking over the group.

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