# Egypt agricultural trade policy shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-agricultural-trade-policy-shifts
> Updated: 2026-09-27T17:20:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Egypt has authorized the resumption of sugar exports through the end of 2026, contingent upon meeting domestic requirements. This policy change ends a nearly three-year restriction on overseas shipments amid challenges from local producers regarding rising stocks and competition from international markets.

Additionally, Egypt and South Africa have finalized negotiations for a Veterinary Health Certificate. This agreement enables South African beef and livestock producers to enter the Egyptian market, providing a new outlet for South African agriculture during Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Egypt chocolate exports reach $251 million in 2025

Egypt’s chocolate and cocoa-based food exports reached $251 million in 2025, a 64% value increase from 2024, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE serving as the top international markets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-chocolate-exports-reach-251-million-in-2025

### 2026-09-05: Egypt adjusts trade policies for sugar exports and red meat imports

Egypt is resuming sugar exports through 2026 to manage domestic surpluses and has reached a trade agreement with South Africa to allow the export of South African red meat to the Egyptian market.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-adjusts-trade-policies-for-sugar-exports-and-red-meat-imports

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