Egypt: Pears And Quinces Market 2025

Pears And Quinces Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian pears and quinces market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Pears and quinces consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Production in Egypt

In value terms, pears and quinces production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pears and quinces in Egypt contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, reducing by -5.2% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average pears and quinces yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of pears and quinces production in Egypt expanded markedly to X ha, increasing by 10% on the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pears and quinces production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pears And Quinces Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of pears and quinces were exported from Egypt; with an increase of 264% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 661% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pears and quinces exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,015% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for pears and quinces exports from Egypt, with a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, pears and quinces exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+95.6% per year) and France (+58.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for pears and quinces exported from Egypt were Oman ($X), Armenia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 72% of total exports.

Armenia, with a CAGR of +90.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 pears and quinces export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Saudi Arabia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pears And Quinces Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, overseas purchases of pears and quinces increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pears and quinces imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of pears and quinces imports to Egypt, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +58.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces suppliers to Egypt were Lebanon ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +54.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pears and quinces import price increased by +32.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 48%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Lebanon ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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