Document Type : Original Research Articles.
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Department of agricultural economics, Faculty of sugar and integrated industries technology. Assiut university, Assiut, Egypt
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Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut university, Assuit
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Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assuit
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Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut
10.21608/esugj.2025.422716.1088
Abstract
Sugarcane represents one of the most significant sugar-producing crops and serves as a cornerstone for numerous Agri-industrial sectors in Egypt. The study addresses the sugar supply gap in the country, which arises from insufficient domestic sugarcane production relative to growing local demand for sugar. A descriptive and quantitative analytical methodology was employed, relying on secondary data obtained from publications issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The analysis produced several noteworthy findings that contribute to a more profound understanding of the factors influencing sugarcane production and the national sugar balance.
This research seeks to examine the underlying causes of this production–consumption imbalance and to evaluate its implications for the national sugar economy. To achieve these objectives, the study employed a descriptive, quantitative analytical framework, using secondary data published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The analytical approach enabled the identification of production trends, consumption patterns, and the key determinants influencing sugarcane productivity over time.
The findings revealed many significant insights into the structural and policy-related factors contributing to the sugar gap, thereby providing a basis for developing evidence-based strategies aimed at enhancing sugarcane efficiency, improving self-sufficiency rates, and reducing reliance on imported sugar. The productivity per acre of sugarcane recorded a slight but consistent decline, decreasing annually by approximately 0.383% over the study period. The net return per acre per season showed a notable increase of about 10.3% annually at both current and constant prices. The return on the invested pound per month also improved, increasing by approximately 2.66% and 3.36% at current and constant prices, respectively. Overall, the findings suggest that the improvements observed in profitability were primarily driven by rising prices rather than productivity growth.
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