Egypt: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Egypt

The Egyptian market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd skyrocketed to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Egypt

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports from Egypt

In 2020, overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd dropped to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Libya, Lebanon, Palestine, Kuwait, Yemen, Iraq, Oman and Russia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Russia (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Lebanon ($X) were the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Libya, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Russia and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Russia (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports into Egypt

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Egypt declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd dropped dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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