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08.07.2618:00 
Egypt’s food industry exports record steady growth in early 2026
Export revenues reached US$2.432 billion during the first four months of the year, reflecting continued expansion of the sector
Food industry exports from Egypt continued their positive momentum between January and April 2026, reaching approximately US$2.432 billion. The figure represents an increase from US$2.272 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, marking growth of 7.1 per cent and an additional US$161 million in export revenues.
Experts stated that the latest results demonstrate the sector’s ability to maintain its competitiveness amid ongoing changes in global trade and international supply chains. It is noted that Egyptian producers have continued expanding their presence across both established and emerging export markets.
According to the source, the growth reflects sustained efforts to strengthen the international profile of Egyptian food products. The sector has also benefited from measures aimed at supporting production capacity and increasing access to overseas markets, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.
Officials emphasised that the food industry sector remains one of the key contributors to Egypt’s non-oil exports and plays an important role in supporting economic development and trade expansion. Continued export growth is expected to further reinforce the country’s position in regional and international food markets.
Across BRICS partner economies, agriculture and trade in key export crops continue to play an important role in strengthening regional cooperation and supporting stable growth in global food supply chains.
According to Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS, Kazakhstan’s grain and flour exports in grain equivalent reached 12.2 million tonnes between September 2025 and May 2026, marking a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period a year before. The growth was driven primarily by strong demand from key importers in Central Asia, with exports to Uzbekistan rising by 38 per cent and to Kyrgyzstan increasing 1.5 times. Officials noted that the positive dynamics reflect sustained demand for Kazakh agricultural products and the efficient performance of southern export logistics corridors, supporting the expansion of regional trade cooperation.
Vietnam’s pepper industry recorded strong export growth in early 2026, with shipments reaching 122,600 tonnes worth US$789.2 million in January–May, according to Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a TV BRICS partner. Export volumes rose by 21.7 per cent year-on-year, while value increased by 13.9 per cent, driven by solid demand in the first quarter and tightening global supply conditions.
Across other countries around the world, agricultural exports continue to serve as an important driver of economic activity, supporting trade flows.
Furthermore, Zimbabwe’s horticulture sector generated around US$38 million from berry exports last year, reflecting continued expansion of high-value agricultural production, as reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Export growth has been supported by rising global demand for berries, particularly blueberries, which remain the country’s fastest-growing horticulture product. Key markets include China and South Africa, with India reported to offer the highest prices for Zimbabwean produce. Officials also noted that a blueberry export protocol signed during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to China has further strengthened trade links.
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