Egypt: Cow Peas Market 2025

Cow Peas Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian cow peas market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cow Peas Production in Egypt

In value terms, cow peas production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cow peas (dry) in Egypt contracted to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cow peas yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cow peas (dry) were harvested in Egypt; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cow Peas Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded growth in shipments abroad of cow peas (dry), which increased by 41% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 236% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of cow peas exports from Egypt, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +84.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for cow peas exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +74.2%, recorded 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 cow peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Serbia ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and Turkey ($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 Algeria (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cow Peas Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of cow peas (dry) imported into Egypt dropped to X tons, shrinking by -13.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cow peas imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest cow peas supplier to Egypt, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, cow peas imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), fivefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled -44.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-48.2% per year) and Canada (-24.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cow peas (dry) to Egypt, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -39.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-19.5% per year) and Brazil (-43.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cow peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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