Egypt: Market for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder 2024

Market Size for Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in Egypt

The Egyptian talcum and cosmetic powder market totaled $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Talcum and cosmetic powder consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder in Egypt

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of talcum and cosmetic powder exported from Egypt shrank to X tons, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for talcum and cosmetic powder exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talcum and cosmetic powder exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for talcum and cosmetic powder exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kenya stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talcum and cosmetic powder export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Palestine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Talcum and Cosmetic Powder

Imports into Egypt

Talcum and cosmetic powder imports into Egypt soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum and cosmetic powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main suppliers of talcum and cosmetic powder imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest talcum and cosmetic powder suppliers to Egypt were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talcum and cosmetic powder import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform