Carrots and turnips market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in Egypt experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 227.7 thousand tons in 2018, it fell sharply to 177.5 thousand tons in 2019, then recovered partially to 190.9 thousand tons in 2020. A minor dip followed in 2021 to 181.2 thousand tons, before a substantial expansion in 2022 lifted the market to 245.2 thousand tons. The period closed with a slight contraction to 237.0 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2023, local price increases for carrots and turnips in Qalyubia markets affected consumer behavior and demand for the product, contributing to the modest market decline observed that year.

The year 2024 saw several governmental initiatives aimed at the agricultural sector. Presidential Decree No. 114 allocated land for vegetable cultivation, including carrots and turnips, to expand farmland. Authorities issued numerous operating licenses for agricultural projects, facilitating new or enlarged production facilities. The FAST initiative launched to enhance sustainable food supply chains, while the Ministry of Agriculture announced a plan to raise fresh agricultural exports by 15%, opening new markets and strengthening export capacity for vegetables like carrots and turnips.

Production carrots and turnips in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Egypt's production of carrots and turnips increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, Egypt produced 195.6 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 189.6 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports carrots and turnips from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Egypt's exports of carrots and turnips declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Egypt exported 4 822 tons of carrots and turnips, representing a sharp decrease of 60.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 48.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 644 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 55.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt's exports of carrots and turnips in kind were heavily concentrated on Russia, which accounted for 84.4% of total flows, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Egypt's exports of carrots and turnips in value terms amounted to 2 892 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 60.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 318 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 137.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Russia remained the dominant partner for Egypt's exports of carrots and turnips in value terms, with a share of 84.7% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020

Imports carrots and turnips to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import levels fluctuated, with a 4.1-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Egypt imported a total of carrots and turnips, reflecting a decrease of 40.8% from the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 168 tons, which also experienced the largest increase of 309.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main share of imports in kind of carrots and turnips to Egypt came from China, which accounted for 86.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. A 3.5-fold variation was recorded between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2018. In 2020, Egypt's imports of carrots and turnips in value terms amounted to 66 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a reduction of 35.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 102 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 252.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the key direction for Egypt's imports of carrots and turnips in value terms, accounting for 85.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020