Egypt: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian onion and shallot market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Egypt

In value terms, onion and shallot production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 74%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of onions and shallots in Egypt amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the average onion and shallot yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 onions and shallots production in Egypt dropped to X ha, which is down by -2.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot harvested area increased by +11.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of onions and shallots were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Egypt, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +6,209.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the UK ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +5,002.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot export price increased by +115.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Oman ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the fourth year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in purchases abroad of onions and shallots, which decreased by 0% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3,763% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,846%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of onion and shallot to Egypt, with a 0.3% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Egypt, comprising 0.3% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (0.0% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 1,361%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-10.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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