Egypt: Self-Adhesive Paper Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Paper Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian self-adhesive paper market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Self-adhesive paper consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Paper Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive paper and paperboard exported from Egypt surged to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive paper exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Jordan, Sudan, Libya, Kenya, Serbia, Greece and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Uganda ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for self-adhesive paper exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Jordan, Sudan, Libya, Kenya, Serbia, Greece and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average self-adhesive paper export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight 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, self-adhesive paper export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uganda ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) and Tunisia ($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 Jordan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Paper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive paper and paperboard imported into Egypt shrank to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive paper imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive paper to Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, self-adhesive paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. Turkey (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 amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive paper and paperboard to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average self-adhesive paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight 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, self-adhesive paper import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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