Egypt: Leek Market 2024

Leek Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian leek market decreased by -7.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -9.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leek Production in Egypt

In value terms, leek production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in Egypt stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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.

The leek harvested area in Egypt was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Leek Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of leeks and other alliaceous vegetables increased by 110% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 401%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leek exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 125%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of leek exports from Egypt, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Greece ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for leek exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. Poland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +22.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+53.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leek Imports

Imports into Egypt

Leek imports into Egypt plummeted to X tons in 2022, declining by -56.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leek imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leek to Egypt, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, leek imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-18.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest leek suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leek import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 104% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+16.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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