Agriculture In Egypt - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
Market Report I 2025-06-01 I 80 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
Agriculture In Egypt Market Analysis
The Egypt Agriculture Market size is estimated at USD 5.37 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 6.28 billion by 2030, at a 3.2% CAGR during the forecast period. Egypt's agriculture market activity remains robust despite structural challenges that range from water scarcity to fragmented farm structures. Rising global demand for counter-seasonal produce, ambitious desert-reclamation programs, and a rapid increase in precision-irrigation installations serve as the primary growth levers. At the same time, water-allocation uncertainty linked to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and imported-input price volatility temper the pace of expansion. The Egyptian agriculture market fills an important trade corridor that links African production advantages with European and Gulf consumption hubs, giving exporters pricing power and clear incentives to upgrade cold-chain logistics and comply with ever-stricter food-safety protocols.
Agriculture In Egypt Market Trends and Insights
Robust Export Demand for Citrus and Niche Fruits
Counter-seasonal harvest windows allow Egyptian oranges to fill European supply gaps when droughts curb Spanish and Italian volumes. Quality-assurance upgrades deliver price premiums, and integrated marketing consortia secure long-term off-take agreements. This demand underpins technology adoption across packing, grading, and traceability systems, reinforcing Egypt's agriculture market competitiveness.
Government-Backed Land-Reclamation Megaprojects
The state's ambition to cultivate 4 million acres in desert lands is transforming production geography. Projects such as New Delta and Toshka tap groundwater from the Nubian Sandstone Aquifer and rely on mechanized field operations oriented toward wheat, corn, and soybean exports. Investment in a USD 5 billion artificial river underscores the commitment level. Reclaimed areas adopt corporate farm structures, generating economies of scale and raising overall Egypt agriculture market productivity.
Nile Water Allocation and GERD-Related Uncertainty
Altered river-flow regimes may render 28 out of 600 Nile Delta pumping stations inoperable, forcing investment in alternate intake points and heightened efficiency thresholds. Scenario analysis suggests solar-powered pumps offer lower lifetime costs than diesel in most flow-reduction cases. Producers also rethink crop calendars, favoring short-cycle vegetables over long-period cereals to mitigate supply-interruption risk.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Surge in Drip-Irrigation and Solar-Pump Adoption / EU-Egypt "Green Corridor" Lowering SPS Barriers / Fertilizer and Agrochemical Import Price Volatility / /
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Cereals and Grains retained 48% of Egypt's agriculture market share in 2024, anchored by state procurement of wheat and expanded silo storage. Contract farming for eight strategic staples ensures predictable offtake and supports national food security goals. Nonetheless, Fruits and Vegetables represent the agile growth engine, recording a 6.3% CAGR that outpaces all other segments. The adoption of high-density orchards and greenhouse technologies amplifies yield per hectare, while export premiums motivate continuous varietal improvement.
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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Market Overview / Market Drivers / Market Restraints / Value/Supply-Chain Analysis / Regulatory Landscape / Technological Outlook / PESTEL Analysis / List of Stakeholders /
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1 Introduction
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Robust export demand for citrus and niche fruits
4.2.2 Government-backed land-reclamation megaprojects
4.2.3 Surge in drip-irrigation and solar-pump adoption
4.2.4 EU-Egypt Green Corridor lowering SPS barriers
4.2.5 Ag-fintech platforms unlocking smallholder credit
4.2.6 Corporate off-take contracts for regenerative crops
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Nile water allocation and GERD-related uncertainty
4.3.2 Fertilizer and agrochemical import price volatility
4.3.3 Fragmented land tenure hindering mechanization
4.3.4 Post-harvest cold-chain deficit raising losses
4.4 Value/Supply-Chain Analysis
4.5 Regulatory Landscape
4.6 Technological Outlook
4.7 PESTEL Analysis
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value and Volume)
5.1 By Crop Type (Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis)
5.1.1 Cereals and Grains
5.1.2 Cash Crops (Cotton, Sugarcane)
5.1.3 Fruits and Vegetables
5.1.4 Oilseed and Pulses
5.2 By Region (Value)
5.2.1 Nile Delta
5.2.2 Nile Valley and Fayoum
5.2.3 New Valley and Western Desert Reclamation
5.2.4 Sinai and Coastal Zones
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 List of Stakeholders
6.1.1 Al Dahra Holdings
6.1.2 Wadi Group
6.1.3 PICO Modern Agriculture
6.1.4 Dina Farms (Qalaa Holdings)
6.1.5 SEKEM
6.1.6 Domiatec Group
6.1.7 Agro Alex Group
6.1.8 Nile Sugar (OIH)
6.1.9 Al Ismailia for Agriculture & Development (Agthia Group)
6.1.10 Juhayna
7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
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