Egypt: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2025

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in Egypt

The Egyptian dog and cat food market rose sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Dog and cat food consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in Egypt

In value terms, dog and cat food production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Dog and cat food production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 320% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 510% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dog and cat food exports from Egypt, together comprising 99% 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 Georgia (with a CAGR of +6,364.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Georgia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dog and cat food exports from Egypt, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Georgia stood at +9,296.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+13.5% per year) and France (+76.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dog and cat food export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Georgia (+45.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of dog and cat food decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of dog and cat food imports to Egypt, together comprising 59% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +40.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dog and cat food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dog and cat food import price increased by +100.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 58%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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