The demand for sugar cane in Egypt has shown a slight decline over the past decade, with a notable dip from 16.06 million metric tons in 2014 to 15.58 million metric tons in 2023. Recent data reveals a modest reduction from 2014 to 2023, characterized by a year-on-year variation of -0.14% and a CAGR of -0.31%. Although there was a brief increase in 2018 with a 2.83% growth, the overall trend has been downward.
The last two years (2022 to 2023) show a minor decline in sugar cane demand by 0.14%. Future projections from 2024 to 2028 indicate a gradual continued decline at a forecast 5-year CAGR of -0.12%, reaching 15.47 million metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on cultivation, shifts in global sugar markets, domestic economic conditions, and possible advances in agricultural technology that may affect productivity and demand. Monitoring these factors will be critical for understanding the nuanced shifts in sugar cane demand in Egypt.
