Egypt: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian grain market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Egypt

In value terms, grain production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Egypt stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a lower figure. 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 cereal grains production in Egypt was estimated at X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of cereal grains exported from Egypt dropped significantly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. Iraq, Albania, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Sudan, Portugal, Yemen and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Belgium ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest markets for grain exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Jordan, Albania, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Sudan, Portugal, Iraq, Yemen and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Yemen (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into Egypt; picking up by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, France, Ukraine, Bulgaria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain suppliers to Egypt were Russia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, France, Ukraine, Bulgaria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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