Egypt food prices shift as rice and tomatoes fall on March 11

EGYPT – The Information and Decision Support Center reported new prices for basic food items and vegetables in markets across Egypt on March 11, showing small changes in several key staples.

Packaged rice prices fell by 0.4% to EGP 34.1 per kilogram (US$0.66). Packaged flour prices moved the other way. The cost rose by 1.5% to EGP 25 per kilogram (US$0.48).

Sugar also recorded a small decline. A kilogram of packaged sugar dropped by 0.5% to EGP 32.6 (US$0.63).

Sunflower oil remained one of the higher priced items among the listed commodities. The price reached about EGP 93.8 per kilogram (US$1.81).

The Information and Decision Support Center tracks daily food costs in local markets and publishes regular updates that help consumers and businesses follow price movements.

“Daily monitoring helps provide a clear view of how staple food prices move across Egyptian markets,” the center said in its report.

Vegetable market shows mixed trend

Vegetable prices also shifted on the same day.

Tomatoes recorded the largest drop among the listed vegetables. Prices fell by 4.9% to EGP 20.5 per kilogram (US$0.40).

Onions moved in the opposite direction. Prices rose by 1.3% to EGP 14.5 per kilogram (US$0.28).

Potatoes also increased. A kilogram reached EGP 14.3 (US$0.28), marking a daily rise of 2.7%.

These small changes often reflect supply levels, seasonal harvests, and market demand across the country.

Citrus exports gain a new market

The price update came a day after a trade development involving Egyptian farm exports.

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation confirmed that Panama approved imports of several citrus fruits from Egypt. The decision allows Egyptian exporters to ship oranges, lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit to the Central American market.

Officials said the approval followed work by the country’s plant quarantine authority to meet plant health rules required for export.

“Opening the Panamanian market gives Egyptian citrus exporters a new outlet for their produce and supports the country’s efforts to widen its export reach,” the ministry said.

Authorities also noted that wider market access helps exporters keep supply flows steady and manage shifts in demand in traditional markets.

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