Egypt’s coffee crisis – up to 80% of market flooded with fake blends
The Head of the Coffee Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, Mostafa Al-Sheik, issued a shocking warning regarding the widespread circulation of counterfeit coffee across Egypt, estimating that adulterated products now make up roughly 80 percent of the domestic market.
Despite a drop in import volumes, the value of Egypt’s coffee imports during the first quarter of 2026 jumped to $89 million, directly reflecting a massive spike in global commodity prices.
Speaking in a televised interview, Al-Sheik revealed that 70 percent of cafes—including high-end establishments—are serving substandard, non-compliant coffee to customers to maximize profit margins.
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