Egypt: Non-Wheat Flour Market 2024

Non-Wheat Flour Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Egyptian non-wheat flour market, when its value decreased by -4.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Wheat Flour Production in Egypt

In value terms, non-wheat flour production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Flour Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-wheat flours increased by 329% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 364%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat flour exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 408%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat flour exports from Egypt, together comprising 99.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +56.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-wheat flour exported from Egypt were Sudan ($X), Madagascar ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 99.9% of total exports.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +80.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-wheat flour export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 94% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($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 Somalia (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Wheat Flour Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of non-wheat flours imported into Egypt shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -30.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 629% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-wheat flour imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 391% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-wheat flour imports to Egypt, together comprising 44% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +99.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-wheat flour suppliers to Egypt were Latvia ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 43% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +110.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average non-wheat flour import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Philippines ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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