Egypt: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Egypt

The Egyptian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Egypt

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Egypt shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Algeria, Kenya, Sudan, Italy, the UK, Libya, Lebanon, Greece, Syrian Arab Republic and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kenya ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Sudan, Algeria, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Libya, Italy, Greece, Syrian Arab Republic and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Austria, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, India, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, 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: Germany (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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