Egypt: Kola Nut Market 2025

Kola Nut Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian kola nut market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kola Nut Production in Egypt

In value terms, kola nut production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Kola nut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of kola nuts in Egypt amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of kola nuts production in Egypt totaled less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Kola Nut Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2018, approx. X kg of kola nuts were exported from Egypt; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kola nut exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports faced a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) was the main destination for kola nut exports from Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain was relatively modest.

From 2016 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average kola nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2016 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to 0.0% per year.

Kola Nut Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2018, the amount of kola nuts imported into Egypt was estimated at X tons, almost unchanged from 2017 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, kola nut imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of kola nut imports to Egypt.

From 2014 to 2018, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +150.4%).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kola nuts to Egypt, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya amounted to +178.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average kola nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria stood at $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+11.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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