Egypt: Canary Seed Market 2025

Canary Seed Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian canary seed market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed mild growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Canary Seed Production in Egypt

In value terms, canary seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of canary seed in Egypt totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. Over the period under review, 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.

The canary seed harvested area in Egypt stood at less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Canary Seed Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of canary seed from Egypt shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by -59.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canary seed exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of canary seed exports from Egypt, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for canary seed exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +19.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Algeria (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Canary Seed Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in purchases abroad of canary seed, which decreased by -36.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 71%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canary seed imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to Egypt, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, canary seed imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at -5.3%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canary seed to Egypt, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada amounted to -3.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average canary seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, canary seed import price increased by +52.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+42.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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