Egypt: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian fruit market rose modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Egypt

In value terms, fruit production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Egypt declined to X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs 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 fruits in Egypt was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of fruits exported from Egypt totaled X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the UK, Bangladesh, India, Syrian Arab Republic, Malaysia, China, Oman, Jordan and Kuwait 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, Russia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Oman, China, Jordan and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of fruits into Egypt stood at X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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