Egypt: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian fresh beef carcase market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in Egypt

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal decreased by -36.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for fresh beef carcase exports from Egypt, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold. Qatar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait totaled -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+7.8% per year) and Qatar (-38.0% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from Egypt, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait totaled -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+11.3% per year) and Qatar (-28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 657%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 498%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh beef carcase to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sudan amounted to +26.4%.

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sudan stood at +29.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to +2.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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