Egypt: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian potato market rose to $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Egypt

In value terms, potato production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Potato production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Egypt totaled X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. Overall, the yield saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average potato yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021, approx. X ha of potatoes were harvested in Egypt; remaining relatively unchanged against 2020. Overall, 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 10%. The potato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Potato Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, potato exports from Egypt declined sharply to X tons, which is down by -36.9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Egypt, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, potato exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+24.1% per year) and Greece (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Egypt, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-2.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+23.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Oman ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Imports

Imports into Egypt

Potato imports into Egypt surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 27% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of potato imports to Egypt, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest potato suppliers to Egypt were the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +8.3%, 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

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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