The issues faced by Egyptian citrus producers in Asia as a result of the Red Sea crisis, are leading them to seek out new markets, according to Amr Kadah Director of Exports at Fruit.Farm.

“The Asian market is a significant market for Egyptian citrus, along with Gulf countries Europe as well as Russia,” Kadah says. Kadah. “We have invested much effort in finding alternatives to that of the East Asian market and China. It’s a good thing that we’re aided by exceptional quality this year. Sizes are that are significantly larger than the previous year, as well as the volume is increasing according to the season.”

“We’re noting that two brand new market segments are particularly active and bringing in substantial volumes this time of year, specifically Brazil as well as Canada,” adds Kadah.

Egypt has competition from Spain, Turkey, and Morocco across its markets. However, it is benefiting from more temperate temperatures in recent times as well as a competitive cost. Kadah states, “Our oranges currently sell between USD 400 and 450 per tonne FOB and are delivered to Europe with a price of around USD 600, or less. The prices offered are extremely advantageous for our customers.”

The exporter states, “At Fruit.Farm, we are in the process of marketing Valencia oranges Murcott, Adalia lemons as well as mandarins. We would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. our coworkers.”

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Amr Kadah

Fruit.Farm

Tel: +20 100 928 8377

Email: amr.kadah@mail.ru

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