Egypt: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian chili and pepper market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed perceptible growth. Chili and pepper consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Egypt

In value terms, chili and pepper production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. Chili and pepper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chilies and peppers (green) in Egypt was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of chilies and peppers (green) in Egypt dropped modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the chili and pepper harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, chili and pepper exports from Egypt surged to X tons, growing by 22% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 488% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 374%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of chili and pepper exports from Egypt, together comprising 77% of total exports. Seychelles, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Maldives and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Maldives (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Hungary ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for chili and pepper exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +42.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 chili and pepper export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mauritius ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of chilies and peppers (green) increased by 26% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 353% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 165%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X kg) constituted the largest chili and pepper supplier to Egypt, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), threefold. Brazil (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at -10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-17.9% per year) and Brazil (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Egypt, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to -14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-22.2% per year) and Brazil (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 100%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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