Egypt: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate mild growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Egypt

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume decreased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic, Nigeria, Palestine, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Libya 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Sudan ($X) and Algeria ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic, Nigeria, Palestine, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Nigeria, 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) and Syrian Arab Republic ($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 Palestine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Egypt

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m into Egypt shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. Indonesia, India, Turkey, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m suppliers to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, India, Turkey, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. 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 highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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