Egypt: Market for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) 2024

Market Size for Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian market for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) decreased by -3.6% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +77.6% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs) in Egypt

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +59.8% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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Exports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, the amount of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Egypt declined to X tons, shrinking by -10.7% on 2020. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 93%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +20.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 49%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Eritrea (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exports from Egypt, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Madagascar, Mozambique, Uganda, Yemen, Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Oman and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Eritrea ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Madagascar, Mozambique, Uganda, Yemen, Venezuela, Palestine, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Venezuela, with a CAGR of +81.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 152% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Madagascar (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncooked Pasta (Not Containing Eggs)

Imports into Egypt

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 142%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Egypt, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-12.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+41.8% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) to Egypt, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia totaled +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+33.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta (not containing eggs) import price decreased by -1.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 108% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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