Egypt: Green Peas Market 2025

Green Peas Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian green peas market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 7.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Production in Egypt

In value terms, green peas production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 152%. Green peas production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of peas (green) in Egypt shrank slightly to X tons per ha, reducing by -1.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. The green peas yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

The green peas harvested area in Egypt totaled X ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. The green peas harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Green Peas Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of peas (green) from Egypt rose remarkably to X tons, growing by 5.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 93% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green peas exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of green peas exports from Egypt, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green peas exported from Egypt were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.1%, 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

The average green peas export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Belgium (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Peas Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X kg of peas (green) were imported into Egypt; dropping by -99.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green peas imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 200%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at -46.4%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peas (green) to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at -39.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green peas import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 132%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +23.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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