Egypt: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Egypt

The Egyptian market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes soared to $X in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +66.8% against 2014 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Egypt

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Egypt declined markedly to X tons, which is down by -80.8% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 465% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 580%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Egypt, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Ethiopia, Kuwait, Palestine, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, the United States, the Netherlands, Yemen and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 54%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the largest markets for citrus fruit jams and marmalades exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 28% of total exports. Ethiopia, Kuwait, Palestine, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan, the United States, the Netherlands, Yemen and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 55%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ethiopia, with a CAGR of +36.6%, 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

The average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined 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 Jordan ($X per ton) and Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) and Sudan ($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 Netherlands (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes were imported into Egypt; rising by 29% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main citrus fruit jams and marmalades supplier to Egypt, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Syrian Arab Republic stood at -5.0%.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Egypt, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Syrian Arab Republic totaled +1.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+6.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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