Egypt: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Egypt

In value terms, meat production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Egypt reached X kg per head, rising by X% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the average meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Egypt declined modestly to X heads in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for meat production peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Meat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of meat were exported from Egypt; shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Palestine (with a CAGR of X.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for meat exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Palestine totaled X.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Meat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sudan (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Egypt were India ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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