Egypt: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Egypt

The Egyptian market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced slightly to $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Egypt

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Egypt

Exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Egypt fell to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Libya, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Senegal, Guinea, Oman and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Guinea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Egypt were Qatar ($X), Sudan ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Libya, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Senegal, Guinea, Oman and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Guinea, 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

In 2023, the average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in overseas purchases of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform