Fruit prices rise in Egyptian markets

Consumers in Egypt are facing rising fruit prices, with a noticeable increase observed in markets as of Monday, July 6, 2026. The latest data from the local and global pricing portal of the Council of Ministers indicates a general uptick in the cost of various fruits.

The average price for local bananas has reached approximately 36.51 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. This follows recent reports tracking fruit prices, including bananas, cantaloupes, and apples, on previous days in April 2026.

Other popular fruits are also affected. Local apples are averaging around 53 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. Watermelons are priced at about 64.09 pounds each, while cantaloupes are selling for approximately 22.86 pounds per kilogram. Pineapples are priced at 122.22 pounds each, peaches at 52.17 pounds per kilogram, and plums at 69.61 pounds per kilogram. Imported bananas are also seeing higher prices, averaging 56.67 pounds per kilogram.