The Media Center issued its tenth weekly report for the year 2026, covering the period from March 7 to 13, 2026, which included many different activities.

It explained that as part of implementing the authority’s plan to enhance oversight of the food manufacturing sector and local and international trade, the General Administration for Factory Control carried out 95 inspection visits. These visits aimed to assess the compliance of food establishments with quality and food safety requirements, and 5 establishments were registered last week.

Oversight Campaigns on Food Establishments

According to the report from the General Administration for Exports and Imports, the number of exported food consignments reached about 5,525, with a total of 275,000 tons, issued by 1,410 exporting companies. These consignments included about 744 varieties of food products, including fruits, vegetables and tubers, flour and cereal products, preparations of vegetables and fruits, and various food products.

The number of exported fruit varieties reached 35, with total quantities reaching 95,000 tons. Citrus fruits topped the list of exported fruits last week with a total of 75,000 tons, followed by strawberries with about 15,000 tons, then various fruits with a total of 5,000 tons.

The number of exported vegetable varieties reached 42, with total quantities amounting to 95,000 tons. Potatoes topped the list of exported Egyptian vegetables last week with a total of 57,000 tons, followed by onions with 8,000 tons, then sweet potatoes with a total of 7,000 tons.

Total Number of Countries Importing from Egypt

The total number of countries importing from Egypt last week reached 176. The largest recipients of Egyptian food exports included Russia, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Syria, and Lebanon.

Regarding export ports, Safaga port ranked first in the number of food consignments exported from it last week with a total of 1,150 consignments, followed by Damietta port with a total of 977 consignments, then Cairo Airport port with a total of 720 consignments.

In support of food exports, the authority issued 1,374 health certificates for export last week, according to the approved mechanism, ensuring product compliance with safety requirements and enhancing international market confidence in Egyptian exports.

The number of food consignments arriving in the country reached about 2,009, with a total quantity estimated at 420,000 tons, imported by 910 companies. The incoming varieties included wheat, various oils, raw sugar, and soybeans. Russia topped the list of countries exporting to Egypt last week, followed by France, Brazil, America, and Indonesia, among a total of 121 countries that exported food products to the Egyptian market.

Alexandria port continues to hold first place in terms of the number of incoming food consignments, with a total of 600 consignments, followed by Cairo Airport port in second place with a total of 350 consignments, then Sokhna port with a total of 245 consignments.

Regarding customs clearances, 1,343 food consignments under detention (temporary release) were cleared, while the number of consignments cleared under the fast-release system was 540. In the context of implementing grievance committee decisions, status verification reports were issued for 100 consignments. Concerning import activity, import licenses were issued for 129 importers during the same period.

The General Administration for Control of Storage Facilities and Strategic Goods carried out 70 detention missions last week, covering 117 food establishments, to follow up on compliance with international requirements and standards, ensuring safe and healthy food reaches the Egyptian consumer.

Additionally, 232 incoming food consignments were detained, along with the continued detention of 21 consignments rejected by laboratories, as part of strengthening the food import control system and protecting consumer health.

Regarding storage capacity and preventing the accumulation of food consignments at Egyptian ports, the authority re-exported 5 rejected consignments, contributing to ensuring the smooth flow of imports and achieving the highest levels of health protection for citizens.

As part of the National Food Safety Authority’s efforts to monitor strategic goods and ensure their safety and quality, the administration carried out a number of inspection visits to rice mills and bakery facilities, including 7 municipal bakeries, 3 tourist bakeries, and 2 foreign-style bakeries. This was to verify compliance with approved requirements

Safaga port

Safaga Port is a major Egyptian commercial and industrial port on the Red Sea coast, located about 60 kilometers south of Hurghada. Historically, it has been a significant harbor since ancient times, notably used during the Pharaonic era for trade expeditions to the Land of Punt. Today, it is a key hub for exporting goods like phosphates and cement, and it also serves as a ferry terminal for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia.

Damietta port

Damietta Port is a major Egyptian seaport located on the Mediterranean Sea at the mouth of the Nile River’s Damietta branch. Historically, the area was the site of the important medieval port city of Damietta, which was a key commercial hub and the focus of several Crusader campaigns in the 13th century. The modern port, inaugurated in 1986, is now a vital container terminal and industrial zone serving international trade.

Cairo Airport port

Cairo International Airport is Egypt’s primary and busiest international gateway, located northeast of the city center. It opened in 1963, replacing the older Heliopolis airport, and was significantly expanded in the following decades to handle the country’s growing tourism and aviation traffic. Today, it serves as a major hub connecting Africa, the Middle East, and the wider world.

Alexandria port

Alexandria Port is a major Egyptian seaport on the Mediterranean Sea, historically founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. It served as the primary harbor for the Ptolemaic Kingdom and was home to the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, it remains one of Egypt’s busiest ports, handling a significant portion of the country’s international trade.

Sokhna port

Sokhna Port, officially known as Ain Sokhna Port, is a major Egyptian industrial and commercial port on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, about 45 kilometers south of Suez City. It was developed in the early 2000s as a public-private partnership to relieve congestion from older ports and serve as a vital gateway for trade to and from the Suez Canal Economic Zone and Greater Cairo. Its strategic location makes it a key hub for transshipment and a primary port for imports into the Egyptian market.

Russia

Russia is the world’s largest country by land area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Its history is deeply rooted in the medieval state of Kievan Rus’, followed by centuries of imperial rule under the Tsars, the Soviet era after the 1917 Revolution, and its current status as the Russian Federation. The nation is renowned for its vast landscapes, iconic cultural sites like the Kremlin and Red Square in Moscow, and profound contributions to literature, music, and art.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a modern nation-state founded in 1932 by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, unifying the regions of Najd and Hejaz. It is the birthplace of Islam, home to the religion’s two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, which have been central to Islamic history and pilgrimage for over 1,400 years. The country’s contemporary significance is deeply tied to its vast oil reserves, discovered in the 1930s, which transformed its economy and global geopolitical role.

Italy

Italy is a country in Southern Europe with a rich cultural history that dates back to the Roman Empire, which once dominated the Mediterranean world. It later became the birthplace of the Renaissance, profoundly influencing Western art, science, and culture. Today, it is renowned for its historic cities, artistic masterpieces, and culinary traditions.