Egypt: Market for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes 2024

Market Size for Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian market for jams, jellies, puree and pastes increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes in Egypt

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of jams, jellies, puree and pastes were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of -38.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 42%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of jam, jelly, puree and paste exports from Egypt, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Kenya, Kuwait, Sudan, Japan, Jordan, Mauritania, Palestine, the Netherlands, Libya and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +28.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for jam, jelly, puree and paste exported from Egypt were the United States ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Kuwait, Sudan, Japan, Jordan, Mauritania, Palestine, Libya, Yemen and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw 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 export price for jams, jellies, puree and pastes stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, jam, jelly, puree and paste export price increased by +103.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Libya (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jams, Jellies, Puree And Pastes

Imports into Egypt

Jam, jelly, puree and paste imports into Egypt dropped to X tons in 2021, which is down by -13.2% against 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jam, jelly, puree and paste imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest jam, jelly, puree and paste supplier to Egypt, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, jam, jelly, puree and paste imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), twofold. Lebanon (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (-18.2% per year) and Lebanon (+22.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Lebanon ($X) appeared to be the largest jam, jelly, puree and paste suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, Belgium, Thailand, Ecuador, Spain, India, Iraq and Greece, which together accounted for a further 19%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +293.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for jams, jellies, puree and pastes amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, jam, jelly, puree and paste import price increased by +85.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 49%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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