Egypt: Vegetable Product Market 2024

Vegetable Product Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian vegetable product market rose to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Product Production in Egypt

In value terms, vegetable product production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Vegetable product production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetable products in Egypt declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable product yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetable products production in Egypt rose significantly to X ha, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetable products were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. Jordan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of vegetable products into Egypt shrank to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable product imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable product to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cyprus (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Cyprus (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable product import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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