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Egypt Fruits And Vegetables - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026 - 2031)
Market Report I 2026-01-16 I 80 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
Egypt Fruits And Vegetables Market Analysis
The Egypt fruits and vegetables market is expected to grow from USD 12.3 billion in 2025 to USD 13.01 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 17.18 billion by 2031 at 5.73% CAGR over 2026-2031. The market benefits from government-backed export incentives, rising precision-irrigation adoption, and expanding cold-chain capacity. Infrastructure projects such as the grain storage hub in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the world's largest desalination station strengthen supply-side resilience. Export volumes continue to climb on the back of competitive pricing created by a floating exchange-rate regime, while domestic e-grocery platforms deepen urban penetration. Persistent post-harvest loss rates and water scarcity still cap potential output gains, urging rapid technology uptake and improved logistics.
Egypt Fruits And Vegetables Market Trends and Insights
Climate-resilient seed adoption
Climate-resilient seed varieties deliver 45% higher yields in drought and heat-exposed zones of the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt. Government-led breeding programs release cold-tolerant rice genotypes such as Giza 176 and Sakha 104 that enable earlier planting windows and buffer temperature shocks. Application of biocontrol strains Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis cuts Fusarium incidence in Vicia faba fields and elevates nitrogen fixation. The Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy 2030 underwrites technology transfer agreements that funnel hybrid seeds fivefold more productive than traditional cultivars into commercial channels.
Government export-rebate program revival
The reinstated export-rebate program trims logistics costs and streamlines customs protocols, lifting agricultural exports. Export diversification strategies target emerging markets, with frozen potato exports demonstrating exceptional growth year-over-year, primarily serving Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, and Somalia. The government's commitment to reducing trade barriers aligns with the broader economic strategy to increase non-oil export revenues and enhance agricultural sector competitiveness in regional markets. Currency liberalization widened foreign-exchange availability for inputs while enhancing price competitiveness abroad.
Water-scarcity-driven production caps
Agriculture draws 80-85% of Egypt's freshwater, yet national demand already overshoots supply by 54 billion m annually. Soil salinization affects 64% of northeastern Delta plots, shrinking yield potential. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam injects further flow-rate uncertainty, especially for rice. Government responses include the National Water Resources Plan, targeting quadrupled desalination capacity, though economic and environmental concerns regarding energy consumption and brine-disposal hurdles cloud scalability.
Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:
Expansion of cold-chain logistics capacityRising United States demand for off-season specialty produceVolatile foreign-exchange environment
For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.
Segment Analysis
Vegetables contributed 51.60% of 2025 turnover in the Egypt fruits and vegetables market, lifted by sturdy domestic demand and steady Gulf shipments. Citrus remained the export engine, with 2.2 million tons shipped in the first nine months of 2024. Fruits posted the swiftest 6.7% CAGR, propelled by European buyers seeking sustainably sourced cumin and coriander. Processing potatoes positioned Egypt as the main European factory source from February through May, underscoring the reliability of counter-seasonal supply. Robust cold-chain networks and SPS compliance reforms underpin fruit gains, whereas vegetable producers benefit from precision irrigation upgrades in reclaimed desert plots. Fruits enjoy favorable unit economics due to higher value density, making airfreight viable for niche European orders. Collectively, diversified crop portfolios cushion revenue volatility and elevate foreign-exchange inflows.
The Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market Report is Segmented by Crop Type (Fruits and Vegetables). 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).
List of Companies Covered in this Report:
Market Overview Market Drivers Market Restraints Regulatory Landscape Technological Outlook Value/Supply Chain Analysis PESTLE Analysis List of Stakeholders
Additional Benefits:
The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
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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 Climate-resilient seed adoption
4.2.2 Government export-rebate program revival
4.2.3 Expansion of cold-chain logistics capacity
4.2.4 Rising United States demand for off-season specialty produce
4.2.5 Surge in precision-irrigation investments
4.2.6 Rapid growth of domestic e-grocery platforms
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Water-scarcity driven production caps
4.3.2 Volatile foreign-exchange environment
4.3.3 Persistent post-harvest loss rates above 30 %
4.3.4 United States SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) rejections
4.4 Regulatory Landscape
4.5 Technological Outlook
4.6 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
4.7 PESTLE Analysis
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Volume and Value), Import Analysis (Volume and Value), Export Analysis (Volume and Value), and Price Trend Analysis)
5.1 By Crop Type
5.1.1 Fruits
5.1.1.1 Citrus
5.1.1.2 Grapes
5.1.1.3 Mango
5.1.1.4 Pomegranate
5.1.2 Vegetables
5.1.2.1 Tomato
5.1.2.2 Onion
5.1.2.3 Potato
5.1.2.4 Cucumber
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 List of Stakeholders
7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
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