The harvested area for tangerines, satsumas, clementines, and mandarins in Egypt has shown a consistent growth pattern from 2013 to 2023, starting from 44.55 thousand hectares in 2013 and reaching 51.28 thousand hectares in 2023. The year-on-year variation has generally been positive, with a recent yearly increase of 1.31% in 2023. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged 1.4%. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a steady increase, with the harvested area expected to reach 54.4 thousand hectares by 2028. The forecasted five-year CAGR is 0.93%, and total growth over the five years is projected at 4.76%.
Future trends to watch for:
• Increasing demand for fresh fruit in global markets could drive further growth in the harvested area.
• Technological advancements in agriculture may improve yield efficiency.
• Climate change impacts and water resource management will be critical factors influencing future harvest capacities.
• Economic conditions and export policies will affect market dynamics and investment in this sector.
