Egypt Canned Meat Market Report, Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends Segmented By Product Type, Packaging Size, Nature, End-use, and Geography – Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

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Egypt’s Canned Meat Market Size & Forecast:

Egypt’s canned meat market is forecasted to attain USD 34.282 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10.69% from USD 20.634 million in 2025.

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Egypt Canned Meat Market Overview:

The Egyptian market for canned meat is expanding significantly due to urbanization, rising consumption of shelf-stable proteins, and growth in modern retail and e-commerce. Solid household demand in Greater Cairo and Alexandria, and stable procurement for institutions such as food service and aid agencies, support near-term growth. Constraints include currency fluctuations, import costs, and compliance costs due to regulatory mandates like halal certification and Arabic labelling. Overall support for moderate growth should come from continued grocery penetration into secondary cities over the next five years.

Egypt's canned meat market is a part of the broader ambient and processed meat sectors and includes shelf-stable product types such as luncheon meat, corned beef, tinted cooked meat, and other preserved meat preparations that are easy to prepare. The market will grow steadily, driven by an increase in the country’s population, followed by urbanization, which is leading to a rise in the consumption of canned meat products. The population of the country is estimated to account for 116.538 million in 2024, increasing from 114.536 million in 2023, according to the World Bank data. As per the same source, about 43 percent are urban dwellers as of 2024.

Moreover, the rising advancement in regional retail infrastructure, with the increase in demand for long shelf-stable, convenient, and healthy products that cater to the busy lifestyles of the urban dwellers, is also promoting the market. Urban populations in cities like Cairo and Alexandria are boosting the purchase of canned meat products, and the continued expansion of modern retail outlets and e-commerce platforms is increasing the accessibility of canned goods.

In addition to this, the emerging e-commerce channel and consumer shift towards a healthy and protein-rich diet, especially among the younger demographic who are tech-savvy and health-conscious consumers, is also promoting the market. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics data of 2021, the youth, i.e., 15 to 29 years old, constitute 25 percent of the country’s total population..

In addition to rising hygiene and food safety concerns, consumers are adopting canned goods as a preferred option over informal fresh meat markets in the country. Increasing penetration of modern retail formats also means that canned meat is now conveniently available to reinforce its status as an easy protein choice. Furthermore, the new variants of canned meat, like chicken-based, halal-certified, with a diverse range of pack sizes, are also promoting the market expansion in the country, as it is a Muslim majority community.

Moreover, the rising middle class and disposable income are other factors contributing to an expanding canned meat market. People earning higher incomes increasingly lean toward packaged and branded goods rather than the unpackaged variety, mainly because they are perceived as safer and more hygienic. Furthermore, tourism plays an important role in the canned meat market in Egypt. With the rise in international visitors each year, hotels, restaurants, and hospitality outlets stock a variety of convenient shelf-stable protein options to meet the demands of people with different diet choices. Canned meat supplies a trustworthy and hygienic protein source that requires a minimum of preparation, which is of paramount importance in mass catering.

For instance, the Cairo International Airport reported a rise in passengers during March 2025 compared to March 2024. The airport reported 2,289,881 passengers in March 2025, with 1,089,892 being individual travelers. Moreover, tourism stimulates the demand for international-style food products, which further encourages local producers and importers to expand the range of canned meats. With a government push towards reviving and expanding tourism, demand for convenient, standardized food like canned meat products is predicted to rise in the coming years.

The canned meat market of Egypt is moderately fragmented, characterized by a mix of established local players as well as imported brands. The market is highly competitive with new entrants offering diverse product lines. Some of the key players in the market include Dolly Foods, Atyab Foods, Hereford, Zwanberg Food Group, Libby’s, Faragalla Group, Taiba International Company, Americana Foods, and JBS SA.

Egypt Canned Meat Market Drivers

• Economic and Convenience-driven Demand

When inflation squeezes household budgets, many people cannot afford to buy fresh meat in bulk, cutting their household's overall consumption of expensive proteins, as evidenced by various studies in Egypt, which show that meat intake fell significantly when prices spiked. With a population of 114.536 million, a real GDP of $1.912 trillion, and a GDP per capita of $16,700 in 2023, the impact of rising prices is particularly felt by middle- and lower-income households. The high inflation rate of 33.9% in 2023, 28.3% in 2024, and a 12% urban inflation rate in August 2025 have made people shift to canned foods more than before, as they offer an affordable entry point to keep some meat in the diet. Besides the ongoing high prices in Egypt, longer shelf life and growing demand for ready-to-eat convenience foods are appealing to the retail as well as institutional buyers.

According to the USDA, despite recent economic headwinds, Egypt’s food ingredient market is experiencing modest growth driven by increasing demand for processed and packaged foods. Beef and beef products are the top growing market in Egypt, highlighting the growth of Egypt's canned meat market.

In addition to economics, convenience is one of the major factors that has led to the development and growth of the canned meat market in Egypt. As there is growing business among the urban population and young population, there is a high demand for canned meat, as it offers quick meal solutions that require minimal preparation. Products such as canned beef, chicken, and turkey can be stored for several months, making them ideal for time-pressed consumers. This is evidenced by various reports, one such report by the USDA, which states that Egypt’s consumers are increasingly seeking ready-made meals for convenience.

With growth in the millennial population and an increasing shift towards busy lifestyles, there is a growing demand for quick-to-cook or no-cook meals, particularly in urban areas where fast-paced lifestyles dominate. In addition to convenience, the extended shelf life of canned meat due to advanced canning technology and regulations manufacturers have to adhere to, consumers prefer canned meat, driving the steady growth in the market expansion. According to the Fi Africa report, the food production market in Egypt is set to reach $30,560 million by 2026 from $29,730 million in 2021, including meat production, driving the demand for canned meat as well.

Egypt Canned Meat Market Segmentation Analysis

• By Product Type: Canned Luncheon Meat

By product type, the Egyptian canned meat market is segmented into corned beef (bolobeef), canned luncheon meat, canned poultry, canned sausages, and other canned meats. Canned luncheon meat is one of the key canned meat types in the Egyptian market. It is a mixed type of canned meat, which includes chicken, turkey, or beef, depending on the brand. It is a highly processed form with a smooth, cohesive, loaf-like texture of meat, often sold as sliced, fried, or used in sandwiches and ready meals.

The growing demand for convenience and longer shelf life of canned luncheon meat is directly driving its market expansion, as it requires minimal preparation and can be stored for months without refrigeration. In addition, as the country is recovering from price instability and economic slowdown, there is a high demand for canned luncheon as it is offered in small formats, leading to higher accessibility.

According to the Arab Journal of Administration, meat holds the highest spending in the Egyptian food commodities spending, highlighting the high demand for meat in Egyptian households. In 2023, Egypt produced 385 thousand tonnes of beef. In 2023, it exported $3.74K and quantity 410 Kg of fresh or chilled boneless bovine meat, namely to United Arab Emirates ($1.49K, 163 Kg), Bahrain ($1.08K, 118 Kg), Kuwait ($0.86K, 94 Kg), Oman ($0.22K, 24 Kg), Qatar ($0.10K, 11 Kg). It imported $2,373.83K in revenue and 313,496 Kg from United States ($814.12K, 40,947 Kg), Brazil ($792.88K, 132,427 Kg), South Africa ($759.63K, 139,342 Kg), Oman ($7.11K, 774 Kg), Morocco ($0.09K, 6 Kg). Since domestic beef production is insufficient, manufacturers of canned luncheon meat rely heavily on imported beef. As fresh meat is expensive and limited (MY 2024 domestic beef consumption is expected to decrease by 6% to 600,000 metric tons), canned luncheon meat offers a convenient, shelf-stable, and affordable protein alternative.

Manufacturers can offer luncheon meat in small pack sizes, such as 100 g to 300 or 400 g, as well as in multi-pack sizes to cater to customers seeking affordable, smaller options, as well as those looking for a lower price on larger amounts. Additionally, manufacturers should focus on halal certification and innovate in local taste variants, and can market with serving suggestions at in-store POS.

Hypermarkets, supermarkets, and small local grocers, offering a wide range of products to meet consumer needs, primarily dominate the retail market in Egypt (USD 2025 report). Thus, canned luncheon meat also has a major share of distribution through hypermarkets and supermarkets such as Carrefour, Fatthallah market, Spinneys, Seoudi, and others, followed by small grocers as well. However, there are key growth opportunities in e-commerce websites or online retail for the canned luncheon meat, such as Amazon, Carrefour, Kan kanhkam supermarket, Talabat, Ubuy, and Instacart.

• By End-use: Households

By end-use, the Egyptian canned food market is segmented into household, foodservice, and others. The increased household demand for canned meats is driven by multiple factors, such as changing urban lifestyles, retail modernization, and food-security and price pressure, leading to demand for easy shelf-stable animal-protein options that fit the Egyptian busy lifestyle, along with value-sensitive households. Furthermore, due to rapid urbanization leading to busier routines, Egyptian consumers opt for ready-to-eat or ready-to-use foods. This includes canned meat such as pre-cooked chicken, beef, which do not require refrigeration or extensive preparation, considered by households for quick meals, school lunch pick-me-ups, and emergency pantry stock-up. This is a major behavioral change encouraging household consumption of canned meat, in turn boosting the market expansion.

Besides urbanization, family sizes tended to become smaller, and lifestyles were changing. City buyers now tend to value long-life packaged goods that simplify meal planning and storage for their small kitchens, which could offer a structural boost for canned meat purchases at the household level. The canned meat is offered in diverse meat-based products and smaller pack sizes, appealing to both family-size and single-person households. This could encourage canned meat to transition from occasional use to regular-meal status. For instance, HANA Chicken Luncheon meat, which is offered in different shapes and sizes with shelf life of about 48 months.

Additionally, the rise in working women along with dual-income households in Egypt is also promoting the demand for quick-to-prepare meal solutions. Thus, canned meat, such as pre-seasoned meat and shredded chicken, is rising in households as a stable product, as it saves preparation time and is a healthy food option. This is leading to a change in grocery shopping behaviour of consumers, with a rise in purchases of canned meat. According to the World Bank data, the labor force in the country was 33.137 million in 2023, which grew to 33.749 million in 2024. From this, about 17.6 percent are the female labor force in Egypt in 2024, as per the same source. Moreover, according to the World Bank estimates from the ‘Macro Poverty Outlook / April 2025’ reports, the employment rate in the country was 40.4 percent in 2024, which is expected to increase to 42.2% by 2027.

Egypt Canned Meat Market Key Products

• HANA Chicken luncheon with Green Olives: It is offered in three different sizes: 200g, 340g, 830g. The packaging differs according to size, with rectangular tins used for 200g and 340g, and a cylindrical tin for the 830g option. Maximum shelf life: 48 months.
• HANA Chicken luncheon meat: It is processed meat loaf available in rectangular and cylindrical sizes, with packaging sizes of 200g, 340g, and 830g, and a shelf life of 48 months.
• Roberto Canned Beef: Made from beef meat, starch, spices, salt, vegetable protein (soy), and sodium nitrite (E250). Manufactured to Egyptian specifications No. 1563:2005. Available in net weights of 200g and 340g.

Egypt’s Canned Meat Market Scope:

Egypt’s Canned Meat Market Segmentation:

• By Product Type
  • Corned Beef (Bolobeef)
  • Canned Luncheon Meat
  • Canned Poultry
  • Canned Sausages
  • Other Canned Meats
• By Packaging Size
  • Small Packs (<200 g)
  • Medium Packs (200–400 g)
  • Large Packs (>400 g)
• By Nature
  • Regular
  • Halal Certified
  • Premium
  • Value
• By End-Use
  • Household
  • Foodservice
  • Others

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Table Of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Snapshot

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. Business Landscape

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. Technological Outlook

5. Egypt Canned Meat Market By Product Type (2020-2030)

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Corned Beef (Bolobeef)

5.3. Canned Luncheon Meat

5.4. Canned Poultry

5.5. Canned Sausages

5.6. Other Canned Meats

6. Egypt Canned Meat Market By Packaging Size (2020-2030)

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Small Packs (<200 g)

6.3. Medium Packs (200–400 g)

6.4. Large Packs (>400 g)

7. Egypt Canned Meat Market By Nature (2020-2030)

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Regular

7.3. Halal Certified

7.4. Premium

7.5. Value

8. Egypt Canned Meat Market By End-Use (2020-2030)

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Household

8.3. Foodservice

8.4. Others

9. Competitive Environment and Analysis

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Dolly Foods

10.2. Atyab Food Industries S.A.O.C

10.3. Hereford

10.4. Zwanberg Food Group

10.5. Libby’s

10.6. Faragalla Group

10.7. Taiba International Company

10.8. Americana Foods

10.9. JBS S.A.

11. Research Methodology

Companies Profiled

Dolly Foods

Atyab Food Industries S.A.O.C

Hereford

Zwanberg Food Group

Libby’s

Faragalla Group

Taiba International Company

Americana Foods 

JBS S.A. 

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