Egypt: Chili And Pepper Market 2024

Chili And Pepper Market Size in Egypt

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Egyptian chili and pepper market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Production in Egypt

In value terms, chili and pepper production fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average chili and pepper yield in Egypt amounted to X tons per ha, flattening at 2022 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chili and pepper yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, 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 2023, approx. X ha of chilies and peppers (green) were harvested in Egypt; with an increase of X% on 2022. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chili and pepper production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chili And Pepper Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2023, approx. X tons of chilies and peppers (green) were exported from Egypt; which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chili and pepper exports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for chili and pepper exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chili and pepper exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chilies and peppers (green) exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chili and pepper export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mauritius ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Maldives (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chili And Pepper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chilies and peppers (green), when their volume decreased by X% to X kg. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chili and pepper imports dropped notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of chili and pepper to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chili and pepper imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X kg), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chilies and peppers (green) to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average chili and pepper import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform