Egypt: Carrot And Turnip Market Overview 2021

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Egypt

In 2020, the Egyptian carrot and turnip market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Egypt

In value terms, carrot and turnip production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Carrot and turnip production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of carrots and turnips in Egypt totaled X tonnes per ha, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the average carrot and turnip yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the carrot and turnip harvested area in Egypt expanded modestly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2019 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2020, shipments abroad of carrots and turnips was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes) was the main destination for carrot and turnip exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mauritius (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Mauritius (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Mauritius (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2019, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Mauritius ($X per tonne) and Ghana ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) and the U.S. ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of carrots and turnips decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports rose markedly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes) was the main carrot and turnip supplier to Egypt, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Egypt.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, carrot and turnip import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carrots and turnips in the world?

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China (22M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip consumption, comprising approx. 47% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Uzbekistan (3M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of carrots and turnips in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of carrot and turnip production was China (22M tonnes), accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, carrot and turnip production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (3.1M tonnes), sevenfold. Russia (1.6M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of carrots and turnips to Egypt?

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In value terms, China ($66K) constituted the largest supplier of carrot and turnip to Egypt.

What are the leading importers of carrots and turnips from Egypt?

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In value terms, Russia ($2.4M) emerged as the key foreign market for carrot and turnip exports from Egypt, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($76K), with a 2.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 2.4% share.

What is the average export price for carrots and turnips in Egypt?

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In 2020, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $646 per tonne, declining by -26% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for carrots and turnips in Egypt?

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The average carrot and turnip import price stood at $669 per tonne in 2020, surging by 16% against the previous year.