Egypt: Oil Crops Market 2025

Oil Crops Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian oil crops market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Oil Crops Production in Egypt

In value terms, oil crops production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oil crops (primary) in Egypt expanded rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average oil crops yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of oil crops (primary) production in Egypt rose remarkably to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the oil crops harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Oil Crops Exports

Exports from Egypt

Oil crops exports from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oil crops exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of oil crops exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Algeria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Israel, Libya, Syrian Arab Republic, Japan, Palestine and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Morocco ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for oil crops exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Algeria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Israel, Libya, Syrian Arab Republic, Japan, Tunisia and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average oil crops export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, oil crops export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Palestine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Oil Crops Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of oil crops (primary) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, oil crops imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of oil crops to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oil crops (primary) to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average oil crops import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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