Egypt - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Price in Egypt - 2023

Contents:

  1. Packaging Materials Price in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
  2. Packaging Materials Price in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
  3. Packaging Materials Imports in Egypt
  4. Packaging Materials Exports in Egypt

Packaging Materials Price in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

The average packaging materials import price stood at $1,280 per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, packaging materials import price increased by +43.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($2,188 per ton), while the price for Poland ($888 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Price in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average packaging materials export price amounted to $655 per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 54%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $960 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Libya ($738 per ton) and Guatemala ($730 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($541 per ton) and Morocco ($556 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Guatemala (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports in Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of packaging materials were finally on the rise to reach 499K tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback.

In value terms, packaging materials imports soared to $638M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Packaging Materials in Egypt (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China47.342.742.513642.2%
Turkey74.365.267.769.6-2.2%
Germany50.946.737.456.43.5%
Austria56.049.736.656.20.1%
Finland41.636.535.243.31.3%
Sweden52.348.342.136.8-11.1%
Spain20.515.616.327.810.7%
Saudi Arabia20.814.619.226.17.9%
India6.64.52.424.655.0%
Czech Republic4.81.312.022.266.6%
Poland17.218.910.121.17.0%
Italy26.426.320.818.7-10.9%
United States26.714.26.813.7-19.9%
Others13710412685.2-14.6%
Total5834884766383.1%

Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to Egypt in 2022:

  1. China (91.9K tons)
  2. Germany (50.9K tons)
  3. Austria (46.7K tons)
  4. Finland (46.4K tons)
  5. Sweden (34.0K tons)
  6. Turkey (31.8K tons)
  7. Poland (23.8K tons)
  8. Spain (23.1K tons)
  9. Saudi Arabia (22.2K tons)
  10. Czech Republic (18.1K tons)
  11. India (17.2K tons)
  12. United States (14.7K tons)
  13. Italy (12.5K tons)

Packaging Materials Exports in Egypt

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of packaging materials decreased by -30.3% to 178K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 462%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 255K tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials exports fell to $117M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 532%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $137M, and then fell in the following year.

Export of Packaging Materials in Egypt (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Algeria0.11.014.816.1444.0%
Turkey0.30.815.813.6256.6%
Sudan1.01.08.513.5138.1%
Morocco0.81.110.513.0153.3%
ItalyN/AN/A4.211.5173.8%
Libya1.92.44.26.449.9%
Greece0.10.43.86.4300.0%
Lebanon0.61.14.45.2105.4%
Kenya2.10.82.13.922.9%
Saudi Arabia2.56.18.63.714.0%
Tunisia0.30.23.43.7131.0%
Syrian Arab Republic1.51.51.83.633.9%
GuatemalaN/AN/A5.02.8-44.0%
Others4.05.049.913.148.5%
Total15.321.713711797.0%

Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from Egypt in 2022:

  1. Turkey (24.3K tons)
  2. Algeria (24.1K tons)
  3. Morocco (23.4K tons)
  4. Sudan (20.5K tons)
  5. Italy (17.6K tons)
  6. Greece (9.0K tons)
  7. Libya (8.6K tons)
  8. Lebanon (7.6K tons)
  9. Saudi Arabia (6.8K tons)
  10. Kenya (5.8K tons)
  11. Syrian Arab Republic (5.4K tons)
  12. Tunisia (5.2K tons)
  13. Guatemala (3.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials 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:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

Country coverage:

  • Egypt

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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
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