Egypt: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian strawberry market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Egypt

In value terms, strawberry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 242% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Egypt dropped slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 7% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 strawberries production in Egypt dropped modestly to X ha, which is down by -2.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 48%. The strawberry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Egypt

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of strawberries increased by 9.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +58.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Egypt, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+54.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-11.6% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Egypt, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +14.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+79.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 91%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -65.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5,780%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 798% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), threefold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +49.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+45.0% per year) and the UK (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and Thailand ($X) constituted the largest strawberry suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +60.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 123% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 304%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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