COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Arma Food Industries strengthens its lead in edible oils through product range, promotions and distribution reach
In 2025, Arma Food Industries solidified its leadership in the Egyptian edible oils, largely due to its extensive and varied portfolio of household brands. Products like Crystal, El Hanim, Hala Sunflower Oil, Qaleya, and Al Asil offered consumers a wide range of choices in terms of both pack sizes and price points.
Grupo Borges SA rebounds in 2025 with renewed momentum
Far Trading Co was the most dynamic company in 2025, recording the strongest uplift in value growth with its olive oil brand Choice Olivia. Grupo Borges SA also recorded a dynamic performance, marking a strong recovery following two challenging years.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Edible Oils industry in Egypt with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Edible Oils industry in Egypt, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Edible Oils in Egypt report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Edible Oils in Egypt?
- Which are the leading brands in Edible Oils in Egypt?
- How are products distributed in Edible Oils in Egypt?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Edible Oils?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Egypt?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Edible Oils in Egypt - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Global price rises and currency fluctuations boost value but encourage trading down
The rising price of oil leads to significant value growth in edible oils during 2025
Affordability boosts growth of other edible oils as economic pressures impact buying habits
Edible oils are expected to see stable value growth, supported by local production efforts
Fortification and innovation are set to drive demand in edible oils across the forecast period
Market polarisation is set to deepen as affordability and health priorities remain important
Arma Food Industries strengthens its lead in edible oils through product range, promotions and distribution reach
Grupo Borges SA rebounds in 2025 with renewed momentum
Small local grocers retain its lead, however, modern grocery retailers continue to challenge sales
Discounters record share gain and strong growth as consumers seek economic solutions
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Egypt - Industry Overview
High inflation linked to rising costs while consumers trade down
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Price surges drive value growth in cooking ingredients and meals in 2025
Health priorities rise but economic pressures shape consumer choices
As prices rise, Egyptian consumers turn to homegrown alternatives
Stabilising prices and health-focused innovation are expected to drive growth
Demand for affordability will drive packaging innovation across the forecast period
Retail e-commerce will gain momentum as traditional grocery retailers face challenges
Arma Food Industries strengthens its lead through a diverse product range and strategic promotions
Local brands gain ground through innovation and competitive pricing
Small local grocers lead distribution however it faces growing pressure from modern channels
Discounters gain momentum as consumers prioritise affordability
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Edible Oils
- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
Edible Oils
This is the aggregation of olive oil and vegetable and seed oil (which comprises of corn oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, and other edible oil). Please note blended oil that contain over 50% of one type of oil are categorised in that category, e.g. blended oil with 60% soy oil is categorised in soy oil; whereas blended oils with less than 50% of a specific type of oil are categorised in other edible oil. Includes: Pre-packaged edible oils products purchased by consumers through legally established retail channels. Excludes: Unpackaged/bulk oils, i.e. instances where consumers bring an empty container or plastic bag to be (re)filled with cooking oil. Example: Minyak curah in Indonesia.
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This report originates from Passport, our Edible Oils research and analysis database.
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