Egypt: Pulses Market Overview 2020

Pulses Market Size in Egypt

The revenue of the pulses market in Egypt amounted to $X in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the pulses market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pulses Production in Egypt

In value terms, pulses production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pulses production continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average pulses yield in Egypt amounted to X tonne per ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the pulses yield continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average pulses yield attained its peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the average pulses yield remained 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 2018, approx. X ha of pulses were harvested in Egypt; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses harvested area continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of pulses were exported from Egypt; waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, pulses exports continue to indicate a temperate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, pulses exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pulses exports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of pulses exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tonnes) was the main destination for pulses exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pulses exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (X tonnes), fourfold. Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bangladesh totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulses exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total pulses exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bangladesh totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for pulses reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for pulses remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2018, the amount of pulses imported into Egypt totaled X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses imports decreased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, pulses imports decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, pulses imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Australia (X tonnes) constituted the largest pulses supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tonnes), fivefold. The UK (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Egypt, comprising X% of total pulses imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pulses import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for pulses attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for pulses failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the price for Nepal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform