Analysis of rice value chain in Egypt and perspectives for innovation

 Rice is important in Egyptian agriculture sector, as Egypt is the largest rice producer in the Near East region. It is the primary staple food for about half of the world's population and Egypt is the most important rice market in the North Africa, being that is the only rice-surplus country in Africa. Rice is one of the most important agricultural crops that the country exports to other countries in Africa and the world. The rice market in Egypt is segmented based on production, consumption, import and export.