The agricultural area under organic agriculture in Egypt has seen an overall growth trend from 2013 to 2023, reaching 123.22 thousand hectares in 2023. Notable increases occurred in 2016 (23.44%) and 2018 (9.53%). Recent years have shown steadier growth, with a year-on-year increase of 2.94% from 2022 to 2023. The CAGR over the past five years has been 1.21%. Forecasts for the next five years show continued growth, albeit at a modest annual average rate of 1.81%, reaching 138.45 thousand hectares by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in government policies supporting organic farming, market demand for organic products, and advancements in organic farming technologies, which could further influence the growth trajectory of organic agricultural areas in Egypt.