Egypt: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Egyptian baby food market, when its value decreased by -8.7% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Production in Egypt

In value terms, baby food production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 1,945% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, the amount of food preparations for infants exported from Egypt surged to X tons, jumping by 58% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, baby food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 129%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of baby food exports from Egypt, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +2,772.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for baby food exported from Egypt were Morocco ($X), Yemen ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +3,787.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average baby food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, baby food export price increased by +103.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Morocco (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants, which decreased by -23.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Egypt, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +105.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest baby food suppliers to Egypt, together comprising 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +112.1%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average baby food import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+45.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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