Egypt Says Herb Exports Hit US$852 Million
Egypt's agriculture minister says medicinal and aromatic plant exports reached about US$852 million, against about US$400 million in earlier years. The post Egypt Says Herb Exports Hit US$852 Million appeared first on The Rio Times .
Egypt's agriculture minister, Alaa Farouk, announced that the country earned approximately US$852 million from exports of medicinal and aromatic plants in 2025. This figure represents a significant increase, more than doubling the previously reported US$400 million from earlier years. The main crops contributing to these exports include mint, chamomile, fennel, and hibiscus, which are commonly used in herbal teas and wellness products.
The ministry did not specify the exact distribution of the US$852 million in terms of which US importers received the products.
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