Egypt: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian citrus fruit market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw slight growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Egypt

In value terms, citrus fruit production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Egypt rose notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average citrus fruit yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Egypt declined modestly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Bangladesh, India, China, the UK, Malaysia, Oman, Jordan, Hong Kong SAR and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Egypt were Russia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, India, China, the UK, Malaysia, Oman, Hong Kong SAR, Jordan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, 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 citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Jordan (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Lebanon stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Egypt were Lebanon ($X), Jordan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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