Peaches and nectarines market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for peaches and nectarines in Egypt contracted significantly from 2018 to 2023, falling from 370.6 thousand tons to 235.0 thousand tons. Production followed a similar downward trend, dropping from 375.0 thousand tons to 242.8 thousand tons over the same period, with a modest temporary recovery in market size to 282.4 thousand tons in 2021.

Egypt has historically been a major global producer, ranking eleventh worldwide for peaches and nectarines, with cultivation concentrated in specific governorates and relying on rainfall for 80% of its peach orchard area. This dependence on weather patterns contributes to production volatility, which affected output during the period.

By 2024, the domestic fruit market experienced notable price variations, with peach prices reaching 50 Egyptian pounds in September, reflecting shifts in supply and demand. Additionally, Egypt launched a climate and nutrition initiative at COP27 to promote sustainable food systems, indicating evolving agricultural policies that could influence future market dynamics.

Production peaches and nectarines in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

On a global scale, Egypt ranked as the 8th largest producer of peaches and nectarines during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

Egypt's production of peaches and nectarines declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 273.5 thousand tonnes, marking a significant decrease of 21.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production fell by 35.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 13.7%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Egypt exported 8 984 tonnes of peaches and nectarines in 2020, showing a sharp decrease of 40.2% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 57.3%, with an annualized rate of decline of 24.7%. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 40.4%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019, at 19.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Egypt's exports in kind were Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for 60.3% 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

In 2020, Egypt's export value for peaches and nectarines reached 13 781 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial decrease of 15.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms fell by 35.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.7%. The largest drop was seen in 2018, at 31.5%, while the highest increase occurred in 2019, at 11.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia were the leading destinations for Egypt's exports in value terms, with shares of 32.7%, 13.8%, and 11.0% respectively. Together, these three markets made up 57.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Egypt's imports of peaches and nectarines in kind declined. In 2020, imports totaled 9 462 tonnes, representing a decrease of 30.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports overall rose by 47.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 13.8%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 584 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 67.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Lebanon, and Spain were the main sources for Egypt's imports in kind, accounting for 50.4%, 26.7%, and 12.1% respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 89.1% 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

Following a two-year upward trend, Egypt's imports of peaches and nectarines in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 14 878 thousand US dollars, showing a solid drop of 10.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms increased by 96.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 25.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 616 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 50.7%.

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

In 2017–2020, Greece, Lebanon, and Spain dominated Egypt's import structure in value terms, with shares of 50.3%, 28.1%, and 11.4% respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 89.8% 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