Cheese production in Egypt showed fluctuations in actual recorded volumes from 2013 to 2023, beginning at 628.75 thousand metric tons in 2013 and standing at 638.58 thousand metric tons in 2023. After experiencing a low in 2016 at 587.36 thousand metric tons, production rebounded with significant variations year-on-year, including a rise to 632.71 thousand metric tons in 2021 followed by continuous growth.
Key variations include:
- 2014: +0.28% YoY, -0.46% CAGR
- 2015: -4.23% YoY, -1.23% CAGR
- 2016: -2.73% YoY, -1.5% CAGR
- 2017: +7.27% YoY, -0.27% CAGR
- 2018: -1.05% YoY, -0.17% CAGR
- 2019: +0.51% YoY, -0.13% CAGR
- 2020: -4.53% YoY, -0.19% CAGR
- 2021: +5.77% YoY, +1.5% CAGR
- 2022: +0.47% YoY, +0.18% CAGR
- 2023: +0.46% YoY, +0.48% CAGR
Looking forward from 2024, with a forecasted 0.37% average annual growth rate (CAGR) and a 1.87% total growth rate over the next five years, cheese production in Egypt is expected to steadily increase, reaching 653.75 thousand metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Changing consumer preferences and demand for cheese varieties.
- Impact of agricultural policies and international trade agreements on dairy production.
- Technological advancements in cheese production and supply chain improvements.
- Health and nutrition trends influencing consumption patterns.
