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Egypt: Olive Market 2025

Olive Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian olive market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. Olive consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Olive Production in Egypt

In value terms, olive production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of olives in Egypt shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The olive yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of olives were harvested in Egypt; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, olive harvested area decreased by -2.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to olive production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Olive Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of olives decreased by 99.9% to X kg in 2022. In general, imports showed a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,348%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, olive imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,196%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X kg) was the main supplier of olive to Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled -33.1%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of olives to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled -35.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 120% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kuwait amounted to -2.6% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for olives in the world?

Spain constituted the country with the largest volume of olive consumption, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, olive consumption in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Greece, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 9.8% share.

What are the largest producers of olives in the world?

Spain remains the largest olive producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, olive production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Greece, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of olives to Egypt?

In value terms, Greece $82) constituted the largest supplier of olive to Egypt.

What are the leading importers of olives from Egypt?

In value terms, Tunisia remains the key foreign market for olive exports from Egypt, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

What is the average export price for olives in Egypt?

The average olive export price stood at $933 per ton in 2021, declining by -6.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for olives in Egypt?

In 2021, the average olive import price amounted to $3,290 per ton, reducing by -3.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the olive market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 260 - Olives

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024