Egypt: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian office supply market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Office supply consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Office Supply Production in Egypt

In value terms, office supply production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Office Supply Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the sixth consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in shipments abroad of office or school supplies of plastics, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for office supply exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, office supply exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for office or school supplies of plastics exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average office supply export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase 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, office supply export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into Egypt

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of office or school supplies of plastics increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, office supply imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest office supply supplier to Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, office supply imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of office or school supplies of plastics to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average office supply import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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