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Primary sugar crops market in Egypt

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Egypt's primary sugar crops production was shaped by a major investment agreement to expand sugar beet cultivation and government policies to maintain strategic sugar reserves, supporting an increase to 27.6 million metric tons in 2019. However, a rise in global raw sugar prices in early 2020 raised local production costs, contributing to a decline in output to 26.1 million metric tons that year.

A persistent domestic sugar deficit in 2021 pushed primary crop production up sharply to 30.2 million metric tons as the government and traders acted to secure supply. The following year, lower world sugar prices and increased sugar imports from Saudi Arabia, alongside weak distribution chains, led to a drop in domestic crop output to 28.1 million metric tons. In 2023, a sugar supply crisis prompted large-scale government sugar imports, while primary crop production stabilized at 28.3 million metric tons.

In 2024, the government announced a strategic sugar stock sufficient until April and set reference prices for sugarcane and beet purchases to encourage farmers, addressing ongoing supply concerns.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Egypt
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production primary sugar crops in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Egypt ranked as the 15th largest producer of primary sugar crops from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of primary sugar crops, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Egypt produced 26 144 thousand tonnes of primary sugar crops, marking a gradual decline of 5.2% compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 27 583 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.3% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	5.3%	(5.2%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Egypt's primary sugar crops production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 925 million US dollars, showing a limited decrease of 4.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 5.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 4 885 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 17.7%. In contrast, the most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.7%	(15.7%)	(4.6%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports primary sugar crops from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Primary sugar crops exports from Egypt declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 137 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decrease of 77.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 98.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -74.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(43.5%)	(87.7%)	(77.0%)	(74.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind was dominated by Saudi Arabia, which accounted for 75.7% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of primary sugar crops from Egypt declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 21 thousand US dollars, indicating a decline of 76.9% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 98.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -75.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.4%)	(90.1%)	(76.9%)	(75.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was strongly focused on Saudi Arabia, whose share reached 83.7% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io