Egypt: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2024

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian blueberry and cranberry market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 42% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Egypt

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Egypt stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of blueberries and cranberries in Egypt totaled less than X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Egypt fell notably to X kg, waning by -99.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,496%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 3,334%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait stood at -33.0%.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at -21.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 99% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Yemen amounted to +46.7% per year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Egypt

After eight years of growth, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -4.8% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) was the main supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Egypt, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to Egypt, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, blueberry and cranberry import price increased by +77.6% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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