
Egypt - Breakfast Cereals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Breakfast Cereal Market Size in Egypt
After four years of growth, the Egyptian breakfast cereal market decreased by -5.5% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +72.1% against 2016 indices. Breakfast cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.
Breakfast Cereal Production in Egypt
In value terms, breakfast cereal production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +76.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Breakfast cereal production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.
Breakfast Cereal Exports
Exports from Egypt
In 2021, the amount of breakfast cereals exported from Egypt surged to X tons, growing by 23% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, breakfast cereal exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 102% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Exports by Country
Iraq (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of breakfast cereal exports from Egypt, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Australia, Kuwait, Tunisia, Algeria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +49.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Iraq ($X), Libya ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for breakfast cereal exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Australia, Kuwait, Tunisia, Algeria and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 41%.
The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +59.5%, saw 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
The average breakfast cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Sudan ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Palestine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Breakfast Cereal Imports
Imports into Egypt
In 2021, purchases abroad of breakfast cereals increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +98.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, breakfast cereal imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of breakfast cereal imports to Egypt, together comprising 87% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +541.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest breakfast cereal suppliers to Egypt were Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.
Belgium, with a CAGR of +493.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average breakfast cereal import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 78% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a tangible increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the breakfast cereal market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10613351 - Muesli type preparations based on unroasted cereal flakes
- Prodcom 10613355 - Cereals in grain form, precooked or otherwise prepared (excluding maize)
- Prodcom 10613353 - Other prepared foods obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals
Country coverage:
- Egypt
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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