The Economic Impacts of Applying Global Quality Standards on Enhancing Market Access and Reducing Rejection Rates of Egyptian Agricultural Exports

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1 Agricultural Economics Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar university, Cairo, Egypt

2 Al-Azhar

3 agricultural economic

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This research aims to examine and analyze the main causes behind the rejection of Egyptian agricultural export consignments, based on a field survey of a sample of exporters operating in the agricultural export sector in 2022. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, and the problems were categorized into four main groups: production issues, marketing issues, financial issues, and quality standards compliance issues.
The findings revealed that the most significant production problems were the inconsistency of local supply and the lack of consumer-preferred varieties. Marketing challenges were led by high transportation costs and the shortage of adequate sorting and packing facilities. Financially, exporters suffered from the absence of specialized export-financing banks. In terms of quality compliance, the main barriers were the lack of trained labor and the high cost of obtaining international certifications.
The study recommends establishing training centers for agricultural labor, setting up government-affiliated quality registration offices, and offering export support based on product quality rather than quantity. It also highlights the importance of providing financial guarantees for exporters and enhancing market intelligence systems to better understand foreign consumer preferences.

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