Egypt: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian walnut market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Walnut Production in Egypt

In value terms, walnut production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of walnuts in Egypt totaled X tons per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of walnuts were harvested in Egypt; flattening at 2020. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 0.8% against the previous year. The walnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, walnut exports from Egypt reduced notably to X tons, shrinking by -15.5% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 408% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, walnut exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,105%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Egypt, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gambia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X kg), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gambia (-83.0% per year) and Luxembourg (-17.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for walnut exports from Egypt, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Gambia, with a 0.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (-15.9% per year) and Gambia (-84.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($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 Luxembourg (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of walnuts were imported into Egypt; jumping by 94% against 2020. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 242%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, walnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 174%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest walnut supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, walnut imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+27.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+33.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of walnut to Egypt, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+29.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+21.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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