Expansion of high-value varieties and modern processing strengthens Egypt’s leadership in the global date market
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Egypt has solidified its position as the world’s leading producer of dates, producing around 2 million tonnes annually, equivalent to nearly 19 per cent of global output, confirmed Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk.
According to Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, Egypt’s date industry benefits from more than 24 million palm trees and is now expanding high-value varieties aimed at both domestic consumption and international export markets. The minister underscored ongoing efforts to improve post-harvest processes, including sorting, grading, packaging, and quality control to meet international standards.
The government has also invested in upgrading date processing infrastructure, establishing industrial complexes and cold storage units in key regions. These initiatives aim to increase production efficiency, support value-added manufacturing, and boost exports.
Minister Farouk further called on agricultural research centres, universities, and the National Research Centre to develop disease-resistant varieties and implement smart farming techniques to address climate challenges and pest management, strengthening the sector’s resilience and sustainability.
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