Egypt: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian dolomite market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a mild reduction. Dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dolomite Production in Egypt

In value terms, dolomite production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were exported from Egypt; rising by 73% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 554%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 450% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Egypt, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Nigeria (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at +19.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+72.6% per year) and Nigeria (+144.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Lebanon ($X) constituted the largest markets for dolomite exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +158.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 177% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Egypt

Dolomite imports into Egypt reduced modestly to X tons in 2021, waning by -1.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 299%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, dolomite imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 94%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to Egypt, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +60.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+48.8% per year) and China (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Norway ($X) and China ($X) were the largest dolomite suppliers to Egypt, together comprising 87% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +53.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. 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 $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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