Egypt: Oat Market 2025

Oat Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian oat market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -21.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Oat Production in Egypt

In value terms, oat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oats in Egypt amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed 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.

In 2022, the oat harvested area in Egypt stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Oat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of oats were exported from Egypt; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, oat exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons) was the main destination for oat exports from Egypt, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, oat exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tunisia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Tunisia (-7.1% per year).

It was followed by Tunisia, with a 12% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Tunisia (-18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 683% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Libya ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (-12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Oat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of oats decreased by -99.7% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 594%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oat imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,153%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of oat to Egypt, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, oat imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -24.8%.

In value terms, the largest oat suppliers to Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X) and the UK ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of -10.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oat import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -51.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 265%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+83.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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