Giza:Egypt is setting its sights on enhancing the export value and attracting investments in the medicinal plants sector. Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk highlighted the country's competitive advantages in this area, aiming to increase agricultural exports and the added value of local products.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Minister Farouk made these statements during the opening of the fifth Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Festival at the Agricultural Museum in Giza. He noted that these crops are cultivated on approximately 80,000 feddans, with exports reaching $852 million in 2025, a significant increase from about $400 million in previous years.

Farouk emphasized that around 85% of certain crops are exported as dried herbs, underlining their importance in generating foreign currency and creating employment opportunities. He advocated for increased investment in facilities for drying, extraction, and distillation, as well as improvements in farming practices, product quality, and traceability.

The two-day festival features more than 80 exhibitors, including farmers, manufacturers, exporters, and investors, showcasing the sector's potential and fostering collaboration.