Potatoes & Onionsالبطاطس والبصل

Potatoes and onions rank among Egypt's largest vegetable exports by volume every year. They may lack the glamour of premium fruit, but their sheer quantities make them hugely important to the farm economy. Egyptian potatoes are exported fresh to Europe and beyond, while Egyptian onions — including prized varieties — are shipped across the Arab world, Europe, and Asia, valued for their quality and long shelf life.

Both crops are grown widely across the Nile Delta and the newly reclaimed desert farms, often in multiple seasons thanks to Egypt's warm climate. This allows a steady, year-round supply for both the home market and export. They are well suited to Egyptian conditions and to modern, efficient irrigation, making them dependable, high-volume crops that fit naturally into the country's farming system.

As storable staples in constant demand, potatoes and onions provide reliable income for farmers and steady export earnings for the country. They also help feed Egypt's own large population at affordable prices. Together with fruits and field crops, they round out the diverse mix that has made Egyptian agriculture one of the most productive and export-oriented in the region.

• What it is: two of Egypt's largest vegetable exports.
• Arabic name: البطاطس والبصل (Potatoes & Onions).
• Notable: among the biggest farm exports by volume.
• Grown in: the Delta and reclaimed lands, in multiple seasons.
• Markets: Europe, the Arab world, and Asia.
• Strength: storable, versatile, always in demand.

Sources include recent official and industry reports on Egyptian agriculture (current as of 2026). Figures are approximate.