Egypt: Market for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice 2024

Market Size for Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice increased by 159% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice in Egypt

In value terms, production of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice amounted to less than $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice decreased by -49.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 286% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice from Egypt, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Palestine (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) remains the key foreign market for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice exports from Egypt, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Libya, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine totaled +23.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.4% per year) and Libya (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+128.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Concentrated Lemon And Other Citrus Fruit Juice

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice imported into Egypt dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -42.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 3,849%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 4,432%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice to Egypt, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled -43.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-18.4% per year) and Germany (+33.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice to Egypt, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia stood at -26.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.4% per year) and Germany (+44.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for concentrated lemon and other citrus fruit juice stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 132% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 903% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+34.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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