Egypt: Roasted Malt Market 2025

Roasted Malt Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian roasted malt market reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Roasted malt consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Roasted Malt Production in Egypt

In value terms, roasted malt production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 38%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roasted Malt Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the fourth consecutive year, Egypt recorded growth in overseas shipments of roasted malt, which increased by 41% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 385% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted malt exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 365% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for roasted malt exports from Egypt, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, roasted malt exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria totaled +43.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for roasted malt exports from Egypt, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Algeria amounted to +54.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.0% per year) and Lebanon (+17.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average roasted malt export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Algeria (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Roasted Malt Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of roasted malt decreased by -95.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 485%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roasted malt imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 532%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main roasted malt supplier to Egypt, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +1.7%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roasted malt to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average roasted malt import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, roasted malt import price increased by +96.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked 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 Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +1.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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