Grape wine market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

Egypt's grape wine market volume saw a moderate contraction from 5.7 million liters in 2018 to 5.3 million liters in 2020. A turnaround began in 2021, with production rising to 5.5 million liters. This recovery occurred alongside reported improvements in grape quality and modernized harvesting techniques, which enhanced the raw material base for winemaking.

The market expanded sharply thereafter, reaching 7.1 million liters in 2022 and 8.1 million liters in 2023. This strong growth was supported by broader advancements in Egypt's grape sector, including improved agricultural practices and higher yields, which secured a larger and better-quality supply of grapes for wine production. By the end of the period, consumer preferences were shifting toward premium and craft wines, with local producers introducing new products made from 100% Egyptian grapes.

Production grape wine in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of grape wine, 2017-2020

World map of production of grape wine, 2017-2020

Egypt's grape wine production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 346 thousand liters of grape wine, representing a 1.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.8%.

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

Exports grape wine from Egypt

Exports in kind, l

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018, while the highest volume was recorded in 2019, creating an 836-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Egypt's grape wine export volume totaled 5 135 liters, marking a sharp 71.0% decrease year-over-year. The maximum export volume was achieved in 2019 at 17 680 liters, with the largest percentage increase occurring that same year at 83,545.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, l

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt's grape wine exports were almost entirely directed to Japan, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volume.

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, $ US

Egypt's grape wine export value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 25 833 US dollars, representing a 59.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, export value surged by 20,402%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 489.7%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Egypt's grape wine exports in value terms were primarily shipped to Japan, which absorbed 99.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports grape wine to Egypt

Imports in kind, l

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Between 2017 and 2019, import volumes showed a peak-to-trough amplitude of 11.6 times. In 2020, foreign grape wine supplies to Egypt amounted to 3 681 liters, representing a substantial 549.2% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, l

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (32.2% of import volume), the United States (25.3% of import volume), and Georgia (16.9% of import volume) were the main sources of grape wine imports to Egypt, together accounting for 74.4% of total import volume.

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, $ US

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 and their highest in 2017, with a 55-fold difference between these years. In 2020, grape wine deliveries to Egypt amounted to 13 630 US dollars, marking a dramatic 2,078.9% increase year-over-year.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the United Kingdom (37.6% of import value), the United States (29.5% of import value), and Georgia (15.6% of import value) were the primary sources of grape wine imports to Egypt in value terms, together representing 82.6% of total import value.

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

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