date:Jun 20, 2017
s due to the ban as the exporting season for strawberries ended on April 10, Demerdash said. He added that strawberries represent 5-10 percent of the country's total agricultural exports.
Since a currency float in November, which roughly cut the pound's value in half, Egyptian exports have been welcomed in new markets due to their increased competitiveness.
Exports of Egyptian vegetables, fruits and legumes amounted to $2.2 billion last year. The main fruit exports include oranges and strawber