Egyptian Food Security for Lentils and Faba Beans

Elkhyat, Eman; Sultan, A. E. A.; Elbana, H. F.

doi:10.21608/jassd.2025.368020.1041

Egyptian Food Security for Lentils and Faba Beans

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt

² Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Egypt.

10.21608/jassd.2025.368020.1041

Abstract

This study aims to examine Egypt's food security regarding lentils and faba beans by analyzing the production and economic indicators of these two crops to estimate food security indices and highlight the current food security situation in Egypt. Additionally, the study seeks to establish a correlation map of food security variables for these crops. The study reached the following conclusions: For lentils, there was significant fluctuation in the self-sufficiency period, ranging from a minimum of 0.66 days to a maximum of 8.24 days. This variation reflects inconsistencies in the local production's ability to meet domestic consumption. In periods where production suffices for 8.24 days, the local supply adequately meets market demand, reducing dependence on imports. However, in other periods, such as 0.66 days, local production is insufficient, increasing the need for imports to cover the shortfall. For faba beans, a similar fluctuation was observed in the self-sufficiency period, ranging from 37.39 days at a minimum to 137.40 days at a maximum. This variation also highlights inconsistencies in local production's capacity to meet domestic demand. In periods where production suffices for 137.40 days, the local supply is adequate for an extended period, reducing reliance on imports. However, in shorter periods, such as 37.39 days, local production falls short, increasing the necessity for imports to bridge the gap.

Keywords

Main Subjects