In recent years, Egypt’s agricultural sector has seen significant changes in both price and quantity, driven by domestic and global factors. Wheat production, for instance, has expanded from 1.9 million feddan in 1990 to 3.4 million feddan by 2022MINIA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL. Alongside this growth in cultivated area, wheat prices have also fluctuated, especially during the 2007–2010 period, influenced by global food crisesMINIA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH JOURNAL.On the export front, Egypt’s agricultural exports surged to $2.9 billion in the first half of 2024, up from the previous year, with notable increases in citrus fruits, potatoes, and onionsAHRAM ONLINE. The country has been actively working on expanding its agricultural exports, emphasizing land reclamation and new agricultural initiatives to boost food security and reduce import dependencyAHRAM ONLINE.The overall trend reflects Egypt’s ongoing efforts to modernize its agricultural practices, address supply chain challenges, and leverage its agricultural exports to bolster the economy.
