Egypt: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian citrus fruit market surged to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Egypt

In value terms, citrus fruit production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Egypt expanded markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Egypt declined to X ha in 2022, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Bangladesh, India, China, the UK, Malaysia, Oman, Jordan, Hong Kong SAR and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Egypt were Russia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, India, China, the UK, Malaysia, Oman, Hong Kong SAR, Jordan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit export price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X kg) and Singapore (X kg) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Egypt were Singapore ($X) and Germany ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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