Arab Finance: Egypt’s exports of food industries amounted to $5.821 billion in the first nine months of 2026, an annual rise of 12.6% from $5.170 billion, according to the Food Export Council’s statement.

In September alone, food exports increased by 20.9% YoY to $655 million from $542 million, marking the sector’s second-highest monthly growth rate of 2026.

The number of markets that increased their imports of Egyptian food products reached 120, while the number of active exporting companies surged to 2,848 from 2,710. These companies exported to 182 markets worldwide, compared to 179 markets a year earlier.

In the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, food exports grew by 7.9% to $1.770 billion from $1.641 billion in Q1 2025. Exports for Q2 rose by 15.9% to $2.055 billion from $1.773 billion.

During the July-September 2026 period, exports hit $1.996 billion, up 13.6% from $1.756 billion in Q3 2025, confirming a stable pace of growth across the three quarters of the year.

In the first half (H1) of 2026, the food industry exports amounted to $3.77 billion.