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Tomato market in Egypt

Tomato market in Egypt

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for fresh or chilled tomatoes in Egypt fluctuated, peaking at 7.1 million tons in 2023. After a stable period around 6.7–6.8 million tons in 2018–2019, the market contracted to 6.5 million tons in 2020 and saw slight declines to 6.3 million tons by 2022. A sharp 11.7% rebound in 2023 lifted the market volume above previous levels.

In 2024, Egypt's tomato production surpassed 6.7 million tons annually, reinforcing its role as a strategic crop. The Ministry of Agriculture organized workshops to enhance product quality and export compliance, while climate variability, including frost waves, and rising energy costs impacted production expenses and consumer prices.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 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. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 tomato in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of tomatoes.

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, tomato production in Egypt experienced a decline. In 2020, Egypt produced 6 494 thousand tonnes of tomatoes, marking a modest decrease of 4.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 814 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 0.7% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.7%0.5%(4.7%)(1.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Egypt's tomato production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 9 715 million US dollars, up by 6.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 679 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(2.6%)5.0%6.7%2.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, tomato exports from Egypt declined. In 2020, Egypt exported 27 260 tonnes of tomatoes, representing a contraction of 24.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 36 086 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 32.4% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year32.4%12.1%(24.5%)3.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were the top buyers of Egyptian tomatoes, accounting for 38.9%, 17.6%, and 9.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 65.9% of Egypt's total tomato exports by volume.

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

Following two years of gains, the value of tomato exports from Egypt declined. In 2020, export value amounted to 40 783 thousand US dollars, a 15.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 26.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 48 237 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 28.1% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year28.1%17.0%(15.5%)8.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates were the three principal markets for Egyptian tomato exports, together accounting for 65.4% of total export value.

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

Imports tomato to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 13 tonnes, a 23.5% decrease from 2019, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 126 tonnes, resulting in a 9.8-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 86.6% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 201.4% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year201.4%(86.6%)(23.5%)(32.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Saudi Arabia together accounted for the main share of tomato imports into Egypt, representing 27.3% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import value reached its lowest point in 2020 at approximately 21 thousand US dollars, a 15.9% decrease from 2019, while the peak was in 2018 at 193 thousand US dollars, showing a 9.3-fold difference. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 87.3% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 211.4% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year211.4%(87.3%)(15.9%)(30.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Saudi Arabia together accounted for the main share of tomato imports into Egypt, representing 27.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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