Key Market Indicators
Egyptian pasta exports are expected to reach almost $82 million by 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. This is a significant increase from the $71.5 million reported in 2021, which marked a 6.2% year-on-year rise since 1999. Egypt ranked 23rd in 2021, with Switzerland at the top of the list with $71.5 million. China, South Korea and Thailand followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. Meanwhile, Egyptian pasta imports dropped to $1.3 million in 2021 from $1.7 million in 2020, a decrease of 23.4% from the previous year. Since 1999, Egyptian demand has fallen by 18.8% year-on-year. Egypt came in 135th in 2021, with Sao Tome and Principe in the lead with $1.3 million. Germany, France and the United Kingdom filled 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
