Fry like an Egyptian: The potato powerhouse of the Middle East

In little over fifteen years’ time Egypt, the biggest potato producer in the Middle East, has seen a doubling of their production figure. The country has always been known for their fresh potato export, but it has also seen a significant increase of French fry production and export during the last decade. A changing world market is creating new opportunities for the Egyptians, whose potato production is showing no signs of slowing down.