Egypt's forecasted milled rice imports indicate a steady increase from 464.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 595.0 thousand metric tons in 2028. As of 2023, the imports stood at approximately 431.0 thousand metric tons.
Year-on-Year variations between 2024 and 2025 show an increase of 7.1%, from 2025 to 2026 a 6.6% increase, from 2026 to 2027 a 6.2% increase, and from 2027 to 2028 a 5.7% increase. Over the last two years, the average annual increase was around 6.4%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period (2024-2028) is approximately 6.6%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of domestic production fluctuations, potential changes in governmental import policies, and global rice market dynamics affecting supply and cost. Additionally, it will be crucial to monitor any shifts in local dietary preferences and economic conditions, which could influence import demands.
