Egypt: Uncooked Pasta Market 2024

Uncooked Pasta Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian uncooked pasta market expanded notably to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Uncooked Pasta Production in Egypt

In value terms, uncooked pasta production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Uncooked pasta production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Uncooked Pasta Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2023, overseas shipments of uncooked pasta increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncooked pasta exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of uncooked pasta exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Kenya, Libya, Uganda, the United States, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Rwanda, Madagascar and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncooked pasta exported from Egypt were Sudan ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Yemen ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kenya, Libya, Uganda, the United States, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Rwanda, Madagascar and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uganda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average uncooked pasta export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, uncooked pasta export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Iraq ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncooked Pasta Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of uncooked pasta decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta imports fell notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncooked pasta imports to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest uncooked pasta suppliers to Egypt were Italy ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average uncooked pasta import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform