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Chalk and Dolomite Price in Egypt - 2023

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $67 per ton in 2022, reducing by -20.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 196% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $566 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($146 per ton), while the price for Spain ($66 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Chalk and Dolomite Price in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk and dolomite export price amounted to $101 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 177%. The export price peaked at $548 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($142 per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($82 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+132.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk and Dolomite Imports in Egypt

In 2022, approx. 12K tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Egypt; increasing by 65% on 2021. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports skyrocketed to $790K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +12.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chalk and Dolomite in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	11.0	15.0	10.2	338	213.2%
Norway	120	168	187	227	23.7%
Turkey	321	382	288	189	-16.2%
China	52.0	48.4	46.5	19.2	-28.3%
France	16.8	19.7	14.2	N/A	-8.1%
Others	39.1	68.5	55.3	15.8	-26.1%
Total	560	701	601	790	12.2%

Top Suppliers of Chalk and Dolomite to Egypt in 2022:

Spain (5.1K tons)
Norway (3.4K tons)
Turkey (2.8K tons)
China (0.3K tons)

Chalk and Dolomite Exports in Egypt

Chalk and dolomite exports from Egypt rose slightly to 5.5K tons in 2022, picking up by 2.2% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 73%.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports reached $561K in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year.

Export of Chalk and Dolomite in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Palestine	N/A	N/A	N/A	313	0%
Saudi Arabia	30.6	31.3	49.1	103	49.9%
Mauritania	N/A	N/A	N/A	48.8	0%
Libya	57.0	8.5	12.1	31.9	-17.6%
India	359	168	186	26.6	-58.0%
Zambia	N/A	N/A	N/A	17.9	0%
Lebanon	74.0	31.5	56.1	4.0	-62.2%
Kuwait	28.8	3.1	14.0	N/A	-30.3%
Nigeria	50.4	91.3	107	N/A	45.7%
Senegal	49.6	13.2	11.9	N/A	-51.0%
Cameroon	75.6	16.5	8.6	N/A	-66.3%
Bangladesh	23.0	45.6	19.7	N/A	-7.5%
Ghana	48.9	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	135	38.4	77.9	15.8	-51.1%
Total	932	447	542	561	-15.6%

Top Export Markets for Chalk and Dolomite from Egypt in 2022:

Palestine (3811.2 tons)
Saudi Arabia (720.4 tons)
Mauritania (342.9 tons)
Libya (223.9 tons)
India (186.4 tons)
Zambia (125.3 tons)
Lebanon (28.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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Egypt

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023