Egypt: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian strawberry market reached $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Strawberry Production in Egypt

In value terms, strawberry production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Egypt shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 strawberries were harvested in Egypt; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of strawberries exported from Egypt soared to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a mild 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2019, supplies from abroad of strawberries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports declined significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main strawberry supplier to Egypt, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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