Egypt: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian onion and shallot market reached $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Egypt

In value terms, onion and shallot production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Egypt shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The onion and shallot yield peaked 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 total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in Egypt amounted to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, onion and shallot harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The onion and shallot harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of onion and shallot was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated measured 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the UK ($X) and Pakistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. 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 countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($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 Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of onion and shallot decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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