Egypt: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian uncooked pasta market rose sharply to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -10.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Egypt

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, the amount of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exported from Egypt shrank sharply to X tons, which is down by -60.1% against the previous year. In general, exports faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 199%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Egypt, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of -13.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncooked pasta (containing eggs) exports from Egypt, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya totaled -5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-16.4% per year) and Yemen (-15.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) decreased by -95.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 195%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 519%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main uncooked pasta supplier to Egypt, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-28.8% per year) and Italy (-27.6% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (containing eggs) to Egypt, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-35.7% per year) and Italy (-27.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 110%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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