Egypt: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2024

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian non-wheat groats market declined to $X in 2021, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Egypt

In value terms, non-wheat groats production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) decreased by -13.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,035% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 303%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat groats exports from Egypt, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Israel, Jordan, Rwanda and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Rwanda (with a CAGR of +384.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-wheat groats exported from Egypt were Yemen ($X), Palestine ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports. Israel, Jordan, Rwanda and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of +681.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-wheat groats export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 386% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Palestine ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+79.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, non-wheat groats imports into Egypt reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -25.7% on 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of non-wheat groats to Egypt, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-43.7% per year) and Ukraine (-29.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) to Egypt, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-44.3% per year) and Ukraine (-33.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 513%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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