Egypt: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian buckwheat market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Buckwheat Production in Egypt

In value terms, buckwheat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 115%. Buckwheat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of buckwheat in Egypt was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield saw 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 buckwheat in Egypt stood at less than X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of buckwheat were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of -28% on the year before. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 66%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, buckwheat exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from Egypt, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, buckwheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-24.0% per year) and the United States (-13.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Egypt, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-16.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-23.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Morocco (+171.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Egypt

Buckwheat imports into Egypt declined remarkably to X kg in 2022, which is down by -52.4% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5,537%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, buckwheat imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4,129% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X kg) was the main supplier of buckwheat to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Egypt.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average buckwheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -30.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 224%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +5.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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