Egypt: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian activated natural mineral products market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Egypt

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Activated natural mineral products production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Egypt

Activated natural mineral products exports from Egypt contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of activated natural mineral products exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. South Africa, Poland, Russia, Belgium, India, Syrian Arab Republic, Nigeria, Germany, Senegal and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for activated natural mineral products exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Israel ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. South Africa, Poland, Russia, Belgium, India, Syrian Arab Republic, Nigeria, Germany, Senegal and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Senegal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated natural mineral products export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Israel ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X 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 Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of activated natural mineral products were imported into Egypt; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated natural mineral products imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Pakistan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and India ($X) were the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Pakistan and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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