Egypt: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Egypt

The revenue of the vegetable market in Egypt amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the vegetable market reached their peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the vegetable market failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Production in Egypt

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in Egypt; flattening at the previous year. In general, vegetable production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the vegetable production reached its maximum volume of X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum. Vegetable output in Egypt indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average vegetable yield in Egypt totaled X ton per ha, leveling off at the previous year. In general, vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when yield increased by X% against the previous year. Egypt vegetable yield peaked of X ton per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Vegetable harvested area in Egypt totaled X ha in 2017, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, vegetable harvested area continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached its maximum of X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports from Egypt

Vegetable exports from Egypt stood at X tons in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, the total exports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Egypt exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country from Egypt

The exports of the four major exporters of vegetables, namely the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and China, represented more than third of total export. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the U.S. (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) occupied the weak share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , China (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in Egypt

In 2017, the vegetable export price in Egypt amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable export price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for vegetables attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the export prices for vegetables failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports into Egypt

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Egypt; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Egypt imports peaked of X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, vegetable imports continue to indicate a strong growth. In that year, the vegetable imports reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Imports by Country into Egypt

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest importers of vegetables, together committing X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) occupied the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (-X%), the Netherlands (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest vegetable markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in Egypt

The vegetable import price in Egypt stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable import price continues to indicate a slight drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for vegetables attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform