Egypt: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian rye market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Rye Production in Egypt

In value terms, rye production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 105%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of rye in Egypt amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by less than 0.1% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The rye harvested area in Egypt was estimated at X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production reached the maximum at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Rye Exports

Exports from Egypt

Rye exports from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by 38% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bahrain totaled -20.3%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rye exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain totaled -11.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 159%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +11.2% per year.

Rye Imports

Imports into Egypt

Rye imports into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons in 2020, jumping by 369% against the year before. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, rye imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Sudan (X tons) was the main rye supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sudan was relatively modest.

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Egypt, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Sudan was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 82% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sudan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-6.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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