Egypt: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian cherry and sour cherry market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Egypt

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 241,984,200% 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 cherries and sour cherries in Egypt was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Overall, the yield showed 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, approx. less than X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in Egypt; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -98.5% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 626%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 890% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kenya totaled +3.0%.

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya totaled +14.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 208% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained 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 Kenya.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +11.9% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were imported into Egypt; with an increase of 27% on 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 140,890% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 176,190%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Egypt, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Syrian Arab Republic totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-14.2% per year) and Greece (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Egypt, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Syrian Arab Republic amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-14.7% per year) and Greece (+24.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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