Egypt: Banana And Plantain Market 2024

Banana And Plantain Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian banana and plantain market was estimated at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Banana And Plantain Production in Egypt

In value terms, banana and plantain production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of bananas and plantains in Egypt fell to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average banana and plantain yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of bananas and plantains in Egypt totaled X ha, approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to banana and plantain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Banana And Plantain Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of bananas and plantains decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, banana and plantain exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for banana and plantain exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, banana and plantain exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Palestine (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Jordan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for bananas and plantains exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Palestine ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (X% per year) and Tunisia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average banana and plantain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Banana And Plantain Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of bananas and plantains, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, banana and plantain imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest banana and plantain supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, banana and plantain imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Costa Rica (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ecuador amounted to X%.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bananas and plantains to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Costa Rica ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ecuador totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average banana and plantain import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while the price for Costa Rica totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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