Egypt: Market for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) 2025

Market Size for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Egypt

The Egyptian nuts (prepared or preserved) market fell to $X in 2021, waning by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +6.2% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Egypt

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +8.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 42% against the previous year. Nuts (prepared or preserved) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of nuts (prepared or preserved) were exported from Egypt; growing by 18% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 162%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts (prepared or preserved) exports from Egypt, together accounting for 79% 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 the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for nuts (prepared or preserved) exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Angola and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Angola, with a CAGR of +127.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average nuts (prepared or preserved) export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 88% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Angola (+384.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of nuts (prepared or preserved) decreased by -13.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -25.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts (prepared or preserved) imports to Egypt, together comprising 88% of total imports. Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Lebanon and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +71.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest nuts (prepared or preserved) suppliers to Egypt, together comprising 87% of total imports. Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Lebanon and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

Jordan, with a CAGR of +38.0%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average nuts (prepared or preserved) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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