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Egypt: Frozen Pork Cut Market 2025

Frozen Pork Cut Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian frozen pork cut market increased by 34% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, faced a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2019, approx. X kg of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat were exported from Egypt; approximately mirroring 2018. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at X kg in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen pork cut exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for frozen pork cut exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain totaled -72.3%.

From 2017 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled -43.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average frozen pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2017 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +104.5% per year.

Frozen Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 189%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen pork cut imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 181% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main frozen pork cut supplier to Egypt, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen pork cut imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled -37.0%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to Egypt, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -35.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen pork cut import price decreased by -18.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen pork cut consumption, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, frozen pork cut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany, sixfold. Spain ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of frozen pork cut production in 2020 were Spain, Germany and the United States, together comprising 60% of global production.
In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of frozen pork cut to Egypt, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 9.8% share of total imports.
In 2017, the average frozen pork cut export price amounted to $1,315 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.
The average frozen pork cut import price stood at $3,585 per ton in 2020, waning by -14.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen pork cut market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10113250 - Frozen hams, shoulders and cuts with bone in, of pig meat

Country coverage:

  • Egypt

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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