Sugar cane was the leading crop product in Egypt's agricultural sector, with a production value of around **** million metric tons in 2023. Sugar beet and wheat followed, amounting to roughly **** million tons and *** million metric tons, respectively. Among the 20 leading crops, only two fell under one million metric tons, namely, apples and sorghum. Agriculture in Egypt Although roughly ** percent of the land in Egypt is desert and uninhabited, agriculture in Egypt dates back to its ancient civilization. With the population growth and the country being one of the most populated in the African continent, food needs are increasing rapidly. Moreover, agriculture remains an important part of the Egyptian economy, amounting to **** percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of 2019/2020, ranking as the third contributing sector to GDP. Food security and a large importer of wheat Egypt is the lowest-ranking country in the northernmost part of the African continent, with ** points in the global food security index in 2022. Furthermore, in the three-year average between 2019 and 2021, *** million people were insecure in terms of food. Bread is fundamental in the Egyptian diet. Although the country produced **** million metric tons of wheat as of 2021. The excessive demand still leads Egypt to be the largest importer of wheat in the world, with significant power over the market.

Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Wheat data was reported at 9,342,538.000 Ardeb in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,607,736.000 Ardeb for 2015. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Wheat data is updated yearly, averaging 28,357,009.000 Ardeb from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2016, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56,819,969.000 Ardeb in 2009 and a record low of 1,292,217.000 Ardeb in 1981. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Wheat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.B007: Agricultural Production.

Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Maize: Nile data was reported at 529,000.000 Ardeb in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 520,039.000 Ardeb for 2014. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Maize: Nile data is updated yearly, averaging 4,696,745.000 Ardeb from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2015, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,823,983.000 Ardeb in 2008 and a record low of 520,039.000 Ardeb in 2014. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Maize: Nile data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.B007: Agricultural Production.

As of 2023, wheat production in Egypt amounted to approximately 8.7 million metric tons, representing a decrease of 6.8 percent from the preceding year. During the last decade, Egyptian wheat production ranged between 7.2 and 9.3 million metric tons. An overall positive trend can be noticed throughout the period observed, with a comprehensive increase of around 20.4 percent during the 13 years. Wheat is one of the most important crops for Egypt, and this can be recognized through Egypt being one of the largest wheat importers in the world.

As of 2020, nearly **** thousand hectares of agricultural land were used for organic vegetable farming. The total area for organic agriculture in Egypt was around *** thousand hectares. Moreover, there were *** organic producers in Egypt during this period.

Egypt had nearly 4.06 million hectares of agricultural land in 2022, which corresponded to around 4.1 percent of the country's total land area. Overall, the area used for the cultivation of crops and the production of animals has generally increased in the period under review.

The Agriculture in Egypt Market Report is Segmented by Crop Type (Cereal and Grains, Fruits and Vegetables, and More) and by Geography (Nile Delta, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

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Crop production index of Egypt improved by 1.04% from 104.2 index in 2021 to 105.3 index in 2022. Since the 4.34% reduction in 2018, crop production index surged by 9.34% in 2022. Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 2004-2006. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 2004-2006.

Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Barley data was reported at 99,751.000 Ardeb in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100,670.000 Ardeb for 2015. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Barley data is updated yearly, averaging 891,340.000 Ardeb from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2016, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,391,867.000 Ardeb in 2005 and a record low of 99,751.000 Ardeb in 2016. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Crops: Barley data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.B007: Agricultural Production.

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Egypt Agriculture Market size was valued at USD 5.2 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 6.9 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2026 to 2032.

Egypt Agriculture Market: Definition/ Overview

Egypt's agriculture refers to the cultivation of crops and animal husbandry, which is mostly focused in the Nile River Valley and Delta owing to good soils and irrigation availability. It is an important aspect of the national economy, supplying jobs, food, and raw materials to a variety of sectors.

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The monthly average price for normal wheat in Egypt amounted to 22.05 Egyptian pounds (0.71 U.S. dollars) per kilogram as of May 2023. During the period reviewed, the price was the highest ever recorded and increased slightly compared to the previous month, registering a growth of almost 1.9 percent. In November 2019, the average price dropped by one Egyptian pound and stayed constant until May 2020 before fluctuating and increasing in general. The previous relative stability in wheat prices was caused by the extensive involvement of the Egyptian government in all parts of the wheat value chain.   

A major crop for the Egyptians     

Grains constitute Egypt's most important crop group, with wheat as the most important grain of all. In 2021, the country produced nine million metric tons of the crop. Yet Egyptians consumed more than twice that number. The grain is fundamental to the Egyptian population's food staple. In order to meet a demand that is higher than the local production, the country imports the majority of its wheat. In fact, Egypt has held its position as the largest wheat importer globally for years.

Several shocks to the Egyptian grain market     

The increases in the crop's price since September 2021 were a result of several reasons. The increases in the global average price of cereals, as well as crops affected by weather conditions in major export nations were among the main causes. Furthermore, the Russia-Ukraine war has severe implications on the wheat supply globally and in Egypt. Both countries are leading wheat import partners of Egypt, aggregating 85 percent of the country's wheat imports in 2020. As of the same year, the volume of wheat imported from Russia stood at 14 million metric tons.

Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Oil Crops: Linen Seed data was reported at 4,985.000 Ardeb in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,485.000 Ardeb for 2014. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Oil Crops: Linen Seed data is updated yearly, averaging 124,429.000 Ardeb from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2015, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 279,074.000 Ardeb in 1980 and a record low of 1,941.000 Ardeb in 2013. Egypt Agricultural Production: Volume: Oil Crops: Linen Seed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.B007: Agricultural Production.

In 2021, the production volume of apples in Egypt was approximately *** thousand metric tons. Compared to the previous year, this was an increase from *** thousand metric tons. During the period under review, apple production followed an increasing trend.

Statistics illustrates market overview of oil crops in Egypt from 2007 to 2024.