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Egypt: Tea Market 2024

Tea Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian tea market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Tea consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tea Exports

Exports from Egypt

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of tea increased by 457% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for tea exports from Egypt, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, tea exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-12.9% per year) and the United States (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tea exports from Egypt, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-20.4% per year) and Jordan (-14.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -19.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Sudan (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tea Imports

Imports into Egypt

Tea imports into Egypt rose sharply to X tons in 2022, growing by 14% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) was the main supplier of tea to Egypt, with a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya stood at +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (-2.7% per year) and India (-16.9% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tea to Egypt, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (-0.7% per year) and India (-17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tea import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tea in the world?

The country with the largest volume of tea consumption was China, accounting for 40% of total volume. Moreover, tea consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. Turkey ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of tea in the world?

China remains the largest tea producing country worldwide, accounting for 43% of total volume. Moreover, tea production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Kenya, with an 8% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tea to Egypt?

In value terms, Kenya constituted the largest supplier of tea to Egypt, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka, with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading importers of tea from Egypt?

In value terms, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Palestine constituted the largest markets for tea exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for tea in Egypt?

In 2020, the average tea export price amounted to $6,530 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for tea in Egypt?

The average tea import price stood at $2,238 per ton in 2020, shrinking by -13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tea market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 667 - Tea

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023