Egypt Sugar Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

Egypt's sugar market is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.19% over the forecast period to reach US$6.354 billion by 2030 from an initial value of US$5.431 billion in 2025.

Several key factors significantly influence the Egyptian sugar market growth. The cultivation of sugarcane in Egypt is primarily concentrated around the sugar refineries located in Upper Egypt, which account for approximately 77 percent of the total cane area in the country. Middle Egypt contributes an additional 15 percent to the sugarcane area, followed by the Delta region with eight percent.

Policies aimed at encouraging farmers to cultivate sugarcane andsugarbeet play a significant role in boosting domestic production and reducing dependence on imports. By incentivizing farmers through supportive policies, the government aims to enhance the local sugar industry's sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Sugarcane is typically planted during both the spring and autumn seasons. The demand for sugarcane has been on the rise, leading to an increase in the Procurement Price for sugar beet. In 2022, the price stood at 700 EGP, which escalated to 1,000 EGP in 2023 and further to 1,200 EGP in 2024. This upward trend in prices can be attributed to the expandingconfectioneryfood products sector, which demands higher sugar inputs.

Egyptian sugar market drivers

Favourable government policies supporting the sugar industry

The government of Egypt has implemented various forms of support to bolster the sugar industry. These include production incentives and price subsidies aimed at ensuring the availability and affordability of sugar for the population.

One significant initiative is the Egypt Future Developmental Project, launched in January 2022. This project focuses on producing strategic commodities, including sugar beets, in the New Delta extension of Dabaa in the northwest. A total area of 35,000 feddans (14,700 hectares) has been allocated for sugar beet cultivation under this project.

Price subsidies are also provided, with refined sugar being offered to food subsidy beneficiaries at prices below the international market rates. For instance, one kilogram of sugar is provided at a subsidized price of 10 EGP ($0.30) per month. Additionally, families receive a monthly cash transfer of 200 EGP ($10.96),enabling them to afford sugar and other essential food items. Egyptian sugar production has seen an increase from 2.76 million tons in 2022/23 to 2.78 million tons in 2023/24.

This rise in demand is driven by factors such as population growth, which is estimated at 2.4 percent annually. With Egypt's population reaching approximately 106 million in 2022 and increasing by around 2 million people per year, the demand for sugar continues to escalate. Moreover, the expanding confectionary food products sector is further fueling the demand for sugar, necessitating higher inputs.

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Egypt Sugar Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Form

• Sugar Cubes
• Granulated Sugar
• Powdered Sugar
• Sugar Syrup

By Mode Of Source

• Cane Sugar
• Beet Sugar

By Use

• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals

By Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline