Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet because they include vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. They also offer a good amount of fibre and other micronutrients. They are naturally healthy and contain vitamins and minerals that may support good health, such as folic acid, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and A (beta-carotene). Consuming fruits and vegetables on a daily basis can also help avoid a number of diseases. Fruits and vegetables include phytochemicals, or plant compounds, which give many health benefits.
Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors- The market is expanding due to the stable production and growing exports of fruits and vegetables. Given Egypt's growing urbanisation, increased disposable income, and self-reliance in fruit and vegetable production, the market for fruits and vegetables is expected to expand significantly. People are moving towards healthier meals that include fresh fruits and vegetables as a result of growing understanding of good diets. Additionally, Egypt is working hard to boost fruit and vegetable exports by developing the agricultural quarantine system to meet international quality standards, opening new markets, and outfitting laboratories with the newest technology. These efforts will propel market growth in the upcoming year.
Challenges- Eating food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, poisons, or other substances can result in food poisoning or other food-borne illnesses. In Egypt, one in eight persons, or around three million people, contract a foodborne illness annually. In Egypt, salmonella enterica is a serious foodborne infection. People are more likely to get sicker or have a serious illness when they eat contaminated food. There are numerous ways in which these contaminants might enter the supply chain and contaminate food products, making them dangerous to eat. Examples of naturally occurring poisons are mycotoxins, cyanogenic glycosides, marine biotoxins, and toxins found in toxic mushrooms.
Impact of COVID-19 on Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial influence on Egypt's fruit and vegetable sector. Concerns about food safety and cleanliness grew during the outbreak. Consumers wanted assurances about the safety precautions used in the production, handling, and packaging of fruits and vegetables. Increase in e-commerce and internet sales: Lockdowns and social distancing tactics resulted in a large increase in online grocery purchasing, particularly for fruits and vegetables. Retailers and suppliers increased their online presence and delivery services to satisfy demand.
Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as Al Hamd Co, AL Sadat Agro Fruit Co, Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc, BelOrta CV, Emona Co Ltd, Fresgarrido SL, Fruitable Fresh sdn bhd, GEA Group AG, Ghabbour Farms, HITAC TRADING CO, Innovitics Inc, La Tulipe Fruit Vegetables Export Co, Naturipe Farms LLC, NOVO FRUITS, Root Tech, Walmart Inc.
Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market Segmentation:
By Product: Based on the Product, Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Vegetables, Fruits.
By Type: Based on the Type, Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Fresh, Processed, Frozen.
By Application: Based on the Application, Egypt Fruits and Vegetables Market is segmented as; Commercial, Household.
By Region: This research also includes data for Western Region, Eastern Region, Southern Region, Northern Region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.