Egypt: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian ceramic tile market contracted sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a precipitous setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Production in Egypt

In value terms, ceramic tile production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Egypt

Ceramic tile exports from Egypt rose markedly to X square meters in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X square meters), Jordan (X square meters) and Yemen (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Palestine (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Egypt were Libya ($X), Jordan ($X) and Yemen ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Lebanon and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Palestine, with a CAGR of X%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Morocco ($X per square meter) and Libya ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter) and Yemen ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), fourfold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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