Egypt: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian spinach market totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Production in Egypt

In value terms, spinach production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average spinach yield in Egypt fell to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average spinach 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.

The spinach harvested area in Egypt stood at X ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 28%. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of spinach were exported from Egypt; growing by 334% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, spinach exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,231%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Egypt, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Israel (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (-17.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-56.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for spinach exports from Egypt, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (+6.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-47.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average spinach export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 75%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Israel (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2018, approx. X kg of spinach were imported into Egypt; which is down by -98.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, spinach imports fell remarkably to $X in 2018. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Nigeria (X kg) was the main supplier of spinach to Egypt, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), tenfold.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Nigeria was relatively modest.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Egypt, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Nigeria was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average spinach import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria totaled $X per ton.

From 2017 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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