Dairy Products and Alternatives in Egypt
Dairy products and alternatives is witnessing an increase in current retail volume in 2023, despite a significant rise in current retail value terms due to price increases. Prices have risen more than 60% in 2023, following several waves of increase during 2022. These price changes have been due to global inflation, the high increase in raw material costs, and the war in Ukraine – with Ukraine being a key exporter of grains and animal feed to Egypt. This has led to a huge increase in the price o...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Egypt report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Egypt report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
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- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Egypt
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN EGYPT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation impacts baby food, while currency devaluation increases price points
Demand for standard and special baby formula remains due to a lack of alternatives
The government ensures the wide availability of baby food products on the landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Nestlй Egypt is set to focus on its range of prepared baby food
The use of subsidised baby formula will negatively impact private label
Baby food landscape to remain resilient, despite ongoing challenges
CATEGORY DATA
Table 8 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Devaluation of the currency negatively impacts the price of butter and spreads
Consumers favour promotional deals, while sales in discounters rise
Afia International Co retains its lead while players cut supplies to force price increases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Butter and spreads have a positive future with help from the government
Savola Group continues enhancing its portfolio in Egypt
Small local producers gain traction across the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 20 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 26 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Increase in current retail value sales as price points rise due to inflation
Rise in local cheese production as international goods disappear from shelves
Best Cheese Co for Dairy Products maintains its lead in cheese
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Companies implement solutions for increasing profit margins
Functional claims set to drive innovation over the forecast period
Trading down will continue to be a solution for many consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Despite increasing price points, current retail volume demand is stable
Consumers replace fruit juice with flavoured milk, benefiting sales
Recycling measures are put in place for Tetra Pak
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The future of drinking milk is positive as it remains an essential commodity
Juhayna food industries focus on solar panels to be energy self-sufficient
Opportunities for value-added and plant-based options
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 51 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt and sour milk post growth, as consumers appreciate health benefits
Consumers opt for home-made yoghurt in the face of rising prices
The Best Cheese Co for Dairy Products retains its lead while players focus on flavour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy constant value growth, boosted by sour milk products
Increasing health awareness drives new product development
Promotions will remain key to maintaining share across the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 62 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Other Dairy suffers in 2023 as price-sensitivity rises and consumers hunt for deals
Many consumers prefer smaller pack sizes, increasing sales
Danone Egypt leads the landscape in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Changing presence of imported products across the forecast period
Condensed and evaporated milk remains niche
Opportunities lie in added-value proposals to revitalise Other Dairy
CATEGORY DATA
Table 67 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation negatively impacts current retail volume sales of plant-based dairy
Consumers reduce their consumption while looking for deals and discounts
Fluctuation in imported products as local players fill the gap
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing awareness and rising interest in health benefits sales
Private label set to grow its presence over the forecast period
Juhayna Food Industries is set to continue enhancing its portfolio
CATEGORY DATA
Table 79 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 83 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN EGYPT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation impacts baby food, while currency devaluation increases price points
Demand for standard and special baby formula remains due to a lack of alternatives
The government ensures the wide availability of baby food products on the landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Nestlй Egypt is set to focus on its range of prepared baby food
The use of subsidised baby formula will negatively impact private label
Baby food landscape to remain resilient, despite ongoing challenges
CATEGORY DATA
Table 8 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 13 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 14 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 15 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 16 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Devaluation of the currency negatively impacts the price of butter and spreads
Consumers favour promotional deals, while sales in discounters rise
Afia International Co retains its lead while players cut supplies to force price increases
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Butter and spreads have a positive future with help from the government
Savola Group continues enhancing its portfolio in Egypt
Small local producers gain traction across the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 20 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 25 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 26 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Increase in current retail value sales as price points rise due to inflation
Rise in local cheese production as international goods disappear from shelves
Best Cheese Co for Dairy Products maintains its lead in cheese
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Companies implement solutions for increasing profit margins
Functional claims set to drive innovation over the forecast period
Trading down will continue to be a solution for many consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 31 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 39 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 40 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 41 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Despite increasing price points, current retail volume demand is stable
Consumers replace fruit juice with flavoured milk, benefiting sales
Recycling measures are put in place for Tetra Pak
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
The future of drinking milk is positive as it remains an essential commodity
Juhayna food industries focus on solar panels to be energy self-sufficient
Opportunities for value-added and plant-based options
CATEGORY DATA
Table 45 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 50 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 51 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt and sour milk post growth, as consumers appreciate health benefits
Consumers opt for home-made yoghurt in the face of rising prices
The Best Cheese Co for Dairy Products retains its lead while players focus on flavour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Healthy constant value growth, boosted by sour milk products
Increasing health awareness drives new product development
Promotions will remain key to maintaining share across the coming years
CATEGORY DATA
Table 56 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 61 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 62 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Other Dairy suffers in 2023 as price-sensitivity rises and consumers hunt for deals
Many consumers prefer smaller pack sizes, increasing sales
Danone Egypt leads the landscape in 2023
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Changing presence of imported products across the forecast period
Condensed and evaporated milk remains niche
Opportunities lie in added-value proposals to revitalise Other Dairy
CATEGORY DATA
Table 67 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 73 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 74 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN EGYPT
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation negatively impacts current retail volume sales of plant-based dairy
Consumers reduce their consumption while looking for deals and discounts
Fluctuation in imported products as local players fill the gap
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growing awareness and rising interest in health benefits sales
Private label set to grow its presence over the forecast period
Juhayna Food Industries is set to continue enhancing its portfolio
CATEGORY DATA
Table 79 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 83 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
