Semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Egypt experienced significant growth and volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 160 thousand tons in 2018, volume surged by over 40% to 3 056 thousand tons in 2019, then reached a peak of 3 137 thousand tons in 2020. This was followed by a sharp contraction to 2 763 thousand tons in 2021, before a period of stabilization and renewed growth, culminating in a market size of 3 557 thousand tons in 2023 – the highest level in the observed period.

Underlying this trend, domestic production showed a similar pattern, rising from 2 100 thousand tons in 2018 to 3 087 thousand tons in 2020, then dipping in 2021 and 2022 before jumping to 3 440 thousand tons in 2023. International trade played a complementary role, with imports spiking to 272 thousand tons in 2019 but remaining below 120 thousand tons in other years, while exports were negligible until 2021 and did not substantially affect total market volume.

The overall expansion from 2018 to 2023 amounted to an increase of 1 397 thousand tons, or nearly 65%, driven primarily by the recovery and new peak in domestic output in 2023.

Production semi-milled or wholly milled rice in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt ranked as the 14th largest global producer of semi-milled or wholly milled rice.

Top producers of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

World map of production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, 2017-2020

Egypt's production of semi-milled or wholly milled rice grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3 087 K t, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 10.9%. However, looking at the full period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 12.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 100 K t, when output fell sharply by 40.7%. This was followed by a strong rebound in 2019, with production surging by 32.6%.

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

Exports semi-milled or wholly milled rice from Egypt

Exports in kind, K t

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

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt's export market for semi-milled or wholly milled rice was highly concentrated, with Sudan accounting for 100.0% of all exports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Sudan was the sole destination for Egypt's semi-milled or wholly milled rice exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of the total.

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

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

Imports semi-milled or wholly milled rice to Egypt

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed considerable volatility over this period. The peak was reached in 2019 at 272.3 K t, while the lowest point came in 2020, creating a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Egypt imported a total of {value_last_year} K t of semi-milled or wholly milled rice, which represented a steep year-over-year decline of 81.8%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when imports jumped by 353.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, India and China dominated Egypt's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice in volume terms, together making up 91.2% of the total. All other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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, M $ US

The import market displayed an unstable pattern throughout these years. Values fluctuated significantly, with a 5.5-fold variation from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, Egypt's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice totaled 50.3 M $ US, reflecting a sharp drop of 81.3% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 269.5 M $ US, when imports surged by 328.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the value of Egypt's imports of semi-milled or wholly milled rice was primarily driven by India and China, which combined for 91.2% of the total. Other markets contributed minimally, forming a long tail.

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

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