Egypt: Root And Tuber Market 2025

Root And Tuber Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian root and tuber market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in Egypt

In value terms, root and tuber production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Egypt fell slightly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, 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.

The root and tuber harvested area in Egypt amounted to X ha in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the total harvested area indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, root and tuber harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the root and tuber harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of roots and tubers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest root and tuber suppliers to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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