Egypt: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian uncooked pasta market increased by 4.5% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.7% against 2015 indices. Uncooked pasta consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Egypt

In value terms, uncooked pasta production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncooked pasta were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of -30.7% against 2020. In general, exports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +11.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Eritrea (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Egypt, together comprising 51% of total exports. Madagascar, Mozambique, Uganda, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Palestine, Oman and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Egypt were Kenya ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Eritrea ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. Madagascar, Mozambique, Uganda, Yemen, Venezuela, Palestine, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Venezuela, with a CAGR of +81.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncooked pasta export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Madagascar (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by -28.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Egypt, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, uncooked pasta imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-12.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+18.4% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncooked pasta to Egypt, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-11.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+19.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncooked pasta import price decreased by -10.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 103%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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