Egypt: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian vegetable market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild descent. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Egypt

In value terms, vegetable production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Egypt reduced modestly to X tons per ha, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 vegetable harvested area in Egypt stood at X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of vegetables, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for vegetable exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Pakistan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark, Germany, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. Denmark, Germany, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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