Egypt: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2024

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified decreased by 99.9% to less than $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in Egypt

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production declined rapidly to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 5%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports from Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in overseas shipments of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, which decreased by -54.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 58%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +88.6% against 2020 indices. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports from Egypt, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Kuwait, Sudan, Malaysia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Russia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the largest markets for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Kuwait, Sudan, Malaysia and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +50.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 287% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iraq ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Sudan ($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 Iraq (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports into Egypt

Non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports into Egypt shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by -51.2% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 321% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 122% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified supplier to Egypt, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+11,349.5% per year) and Peru (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified to Egypt, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +37.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+7,475.5% per year) and Peru (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Peru ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+34.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform