Egypt: Glass Container Market Overview 2021

Glass Container Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian glass container market stood at $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Glass Container Production in Egypt

In value terms, glass container production fell to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Container Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2019, the amount of bottles, jars and other containers of glass exported from Egypt reached X units, remaining constant against 2018 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X units), Lebanon (X units) and the U.S. (X units) were the main destinations of glass container exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the largest markets for glass container exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Kenya (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average glass container export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, glass container export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ghana, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Container Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2019, imports of bottles, jars and other containers of glass into Egypt was estimated at X units, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, glass container imports rose markedly to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), China (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of glass container imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Germany, Italy and India, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest glass container suppliers to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports. Portugal, Germany, Italy and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average glass container import price stood at $X per unit in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of glass container consumption was China (99B units), comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (37B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (27B units), with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of glass container production was China (101B units), comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, glass container production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (35B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (27B units), with a 5.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to Egypt?

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In value terms, the largest glass container suppliers to Egypt were China ($5.8M), the United Arab Emirates ($4.3M) and France ($3.7M), with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Germany, Italy and India, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the leading importers of bottles, jars and other containers of glass from Egypt?

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In value terms, Lebanon ($10M), the U.S. ($9.3M) and Kenya ($7.2M) were the largest markets for glass container exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 39% of total exports.

What is the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Egypt?

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In 2019, the average glass container export price amounted to $1 per unit, increasing by 15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass in Egypt?

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The average glass container import price stood at $0.9 per unit in 2019, growing by 7.6% against the previous year.