Egypt: Wheat Market 2025

Wheat Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian wheat market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 30% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wheat Production in Egypt

In value terms, wheat production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of wheat in Egypt reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average wheat yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, approx. X ha of wheat were harvested in Egypt; remaining stable against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to wheat production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of wheat from Egypt fell markedly to X tons, reducing by -83.3% on the previous year. In general, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9,132%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheat exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 3,851% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for wheat exports from Egypt, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, wheat exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Senegal (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -88.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-16.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wheat exports from Egypt, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -80.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (-20.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -51.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 193% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Canada (+75.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wheat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of wheat into Egypt soared to X tons, rising by 65% on the year before. Overall, imports posted slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 316%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 325%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wheat to Egypt, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+22.0% per year) and France (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat to Egypt, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+19.5% per year) and France (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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