Egypt: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian sour cherry market increased by 197% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Egypt

In value terms, sour cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Egypt stood at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. 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 sour cherries in Egypt was estimated at less than X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the fourth year in a row, Egypt recorded growth in shipments abroad of sour cherries, which increased by 36% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 2,508%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,383%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Egypt, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at +28.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +15.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to +109.7% per year.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of sour cherries increased by 239% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 2,304%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,346% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), twofold.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Syrian Arab Republic totaled +70.1%.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Egypt, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Syrian Arab Republic totaled +41.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (-9.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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