Egypt: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian pulses market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a slight setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Production in Egypt

In value terms, pulses production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Egypt rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average pulses yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Egypt dropped to X ha, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the pulses harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulses increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Egypt, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Libya, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, Sudan, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from Egypt were Turkey ($X), Algeria ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Libya, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Sudan, Bulgaria, Jordan, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Egypt

Pulses imports into Egypt fell to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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