Milk and cream market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Egyptian market for milk and cream saw strong expansion, with market volume rising from 5.8 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes. This 36% growth was almost entirely driven by a parallel increase in domestic production, which climbed from 5.8 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes over the same period. Imports and exports remained marginal, each accounting for less than 0.1% of total market volume, leaving production as the sole significant determinant of market size.

The trend reversed in 2023, as the market contracted by 15% to 6.7 million tonnes. This decline was a direct consequence of a drop in production, which fell to 6.8 million tonnes. While exports increased slightly that year, their effect on the overall market volume was negligible, confirming that internal production dynamics continued to dictate the market's direction.

Production milk and cream in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt ranked 23rd globally in milk and cream production.

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk and cream, 2017-2020

Egypt's milk and cream production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 625 K t, marking a 6.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 833 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Egypt's milk and cream production value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 5 289 M $ US, reflecting a moderate increase of 7.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 25.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports milk and cream from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, milk and cream exports from Egypt totaled 29 028 t, down 16.0% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 34 553 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 85.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Egypt's milk and cream exports in kind were Mauritania, Libya, and Palestine, which together accounted for 88.6% of total export flows.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2017 and rose to their maximum in 2019, showing a 3.3-fold variation. In 2020, cross-border shipments of milk and cream from Egypt amounted to 23 174 K $ US, a decrease of 15.1% compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 298 K $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 107.1%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Libya (42.4% of export value), Mauritania (34.6% of export value), and Palestine (11.9% of export value) were the top buyers of milk and cream from Egypt, collectively representing 88.8% 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 milk and cream to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior exhibited volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Egypt's milk and cream imports were recorded at 1 449 t, indicating a significant uptick of 282.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 305 t, which also saw the largest decline of 48.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Saudi Arabia (33.2% of import volume), Spain (18.7% of import volume), and the Netherlands (12.9% of import volume) formed the core group of markets for Egypt's milk and cream imports in kind, together representing 64.8% of total import 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

Noticeable fluctuations characterized market performance during this period. Import values were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2020, varying by 4 times. In 2020, milk and cream imports into Egypt totaled 1 810 K $ US, up 154.7% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Egypt's milk and cream imports in value terms were Spain (32.9% of import value), Saudi Arabia (18.0% of import value), and Belgium (16.5% of import value), which jointly accounted for 67.5% of total import flows.

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

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