Egypt's chocolate exports have seen a significant increase, rising 98% to $301 million in the first 8 months of 2026, compared to $152 million during the same period in 2025. This substantial growth makes chocolate one of the standout performers in Egypt's food industry exports. The Egyptian Food Industries Export Council reported that the country's food industry exports reached $5.13 billion during this period.
The top 15 food commodities exported by Egypt accounted for 72% of the sector's total exports, amounting to $3.68 billion. Frozen strawberries led the list with exports valued at $617 million, marking an 8% increase from $571 million in the same period of 2025. This growth was attributed to a $46 million increase, solidifying strawberries as the largest single commodity in Egypt's food export sector.
Concentrates for the production of soft drinks ranked second in Egypt's food exports, with a value of $419 million, up 4% from $404 million in 2025. Edible oils followed in third place, with exports worth $351 million, up 27% from $278 million. These figures demonstrate a diverse range of Egyptian food products in high demand globally.
The sugar sector experienced a decline, with exports dropping 7% to $240 million, down from $259 million in 2025. In contrast, animal feed preparations saw a 26% increase, reaching $238 million, up from $190 million. Egypt's grain and biscuit exports were valued at $211 million, down 6% from $225 million in the same period of 2025.
Egypt's juice exports grew 17% to $197 million, up from $168 million in 2025. Frozen potato exports were nearly stable, with a slight 1% increase to $180 million, compared to $179 million. However, frozen vegetable exports declined 8% to $169 million, down from $183 million.
Wheat flour and milling products exports decreased 22% to $164 million, down from $210 million in 2025. Pickled and processed olive exports showed a 24% increase, reaching $159 million, up from $129 million. Egypt's diverse food export sector also included various food preparations worth $153 million, up 39% from $110 million.
The Egyptian food industry's performance in the first 8 months of 2026 highlights significant growth in several key sectors, including chocolate, fats and oils, and various food preparations. These increases, alongside steady demand for traditional top exports like frozen strawberries, contribute to a positive outlook for Egypt's food export sector.
Key points
- Egypt's chocolate exports surged 98% to $301 million in the first 8 months of 2026.
- Frozen strawberries remained Egypt's top food export, valued at $617 million.
- Egypt's total food industry exports reached $5.13 billion during this period.
