Egypt: Tomato Puree Market 2024

Tomato Puree Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian tomato puree market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. Tomato puree consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Production in Egypt

In value terms, tomato puree production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Tomato puree production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Puree Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of tomato puree and paste were exported from Egypt; rising by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, tomato puree exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato puree exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. Senegal, Sudan, Morocco, Jordan, Spain, Kenya, the Czech Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest markets for tomato puree exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Senegal, Sudan, Morocco, Jordan, Spain, Kenya, the Czech Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average tomato puree export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Puree Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of tomato puree and paste, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato puree imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate pronounced growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato puree imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest tomato puree suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato puree import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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