Egypt Mushroom Market

Egypt Mushroom Market Overview:

The Egypt mushroom market size reached USD 215.43 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 354.94 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.12% during 2025-2033. The mushroom market in Egypt is growing due to the expansion of the foodservice industry, increasing demand for organic produce, and the rise of e-commerce. Mushrooms are becoming essential in diverse dining options, supported by consumer interest in healthier, sustainable, and convenient food choices available online, which is contributing to the expansion of the Egypt mushroom market share.

Egypt Mushroom Market Trends:

Growth of the Foodservice and Restaurant Industry

With the diversification of the foodservice industry, mushrooms are more frequently appearing on restaurant menus, especially in fast-casual, upscale dining, and vegetarian venues. Their adaptability, taste-boosting qualities, and health advantages render them a favored option for chefs aiming to meet changing consumer demands. As plant-based and health-focused menus gain popularity, mushrooms are becoming essential in both classic and modern recipes. This trend is additionally reinforced by the expanding scale of Egypt's foodservice sector, which attained USD 10,804.3 Million in 2024, as reported by the IMARC Group. With the ongoing rise in the demand from the hospitality industry, mushroom producers are urged to adjust and fulfill the growing requirements of foodservice providers, thereby aiding the sustained expansion of the mushroom market in Egypt.

Increasing Popularity of Organic Farming Practices

The rising consumer demand for organic products is greatly advantageous for the mushroom market in Egypt. Organic mushrooms, grown without artificial pesticides or fertilizers, are becoming increasingly popular among health-focused consumers who favor chemical-free choices. This trend offers producers a chance to serve a premium market segment where buyers are ready to pay more for products cultivated with sustainable methods. This shift toward organic is creating new opportunities for producers and is supported by initiatives designed to help farmers transition to sustainable methods. For instance, SEKEM, in collaboration with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum, EGPC, and Eni, initiated the "Towards Organic Agriculture" project in 2025. This project seeks to assist 700 farmers in Matrouh by offering training, resources, and market access, helping them shift to organic farming. These initiatives directly aid in the growth of organic mushroom farming in Egypt, meeting the rising need for healthier and more eco-friendly food choices.

E-commerce and Online Grocery Shopping

The mushroom market in Egypt is being significantly reshaped by the expansion of e-commerce and online grocery platforms. This change is influenced by an increasing consumer desire for the ease of buying fresh fruits and vegetables from home. Digital platforms not only present a wider range of mushroom types and associated goods, but they also feature the convenience of home delivery, which is especially attractive to busy consumers and individuals with restricted access to conventional markets. The growing use of these digital shopping platforms is broadening the outreach of mushroom producers and distributors, enhancing the accessibility of their products to a larger audience nationwide. This trend is anticipated to maintain its growth trajectory, as the Egypt e-commerce market is forecasted to attain USD 193.1 Million by 2033, demonstrating a solid compound annual growth rate of 8.36% from 2025 to 2033, as per the IMARC Group. This significant expansion highlights the importance of e-commerce in shaping the future of the Egypt mushroom market growth. 

Egypt Mushroom Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on mushroom type, form, distribution channel, and end use.

Mushroom Type Insights:

• Button Mushroom
• Shiitake Mushroom
• Oyster Mushroom
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the mushroom type. This includes button mushroom, shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, and others.

Form Insights:

• Fresh Mushroom
• Canned Mushroom
• Dried Mushroom
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form have also been provided in the report. This includes fresh mushroom, canned mushroom, dried mushroom, and others.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Grocery Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, grocery stores, online stores, and others.

End Use Insights:

• Food Processing Industry
• Food Service Sector
• Direct Consumption
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes food processing industry, food service sector, direct consumption, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Greater Cairo
• Alexandria
• Suez Canal
• Delta
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Suez Canal, Delta, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Egypt Mushroom Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Egypt mushroom market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Egypt mushroom market on the basis of mushroom type?
• What is the breakup of the Egypt mushroom market on the basis of form?
• What is the breakup of the Egypt mushroom market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Egypt mushroom market on the basis of end use?
• What is the breakup of the Egypt mushroom market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Egypt mushroom market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Egypt mushroom market?
• What is the structure of the Egypt mushroom market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Egypt mushroom market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Egypt mushroom market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Egypt mushroom market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Egypt mushroom industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.