Egypt: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Egypt

The Egyptian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Egypt

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by less than X%. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Egypt surged to X units, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Libya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (X% per year) and Palestine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imported into Egypt contracted sharply to X units, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per unit.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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