Egypt: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian activated natural mineral products market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Egypt

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Activated natural mineral products production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Egypt

Activated natural mineral products exports from Egypt fell remarkably to X tons in 2021, declining by -72.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of activated natural mineral products exports from Egypt, together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Israel, South Africa, Germany, Jordan, Thailand, India, New Zealand, Spain and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +123.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Finland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for activated natural mineral products exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports. Poland, Israel, South Africa, Germany, Jordan, Thailand, India, New Zealand, Spain and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +71.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 112%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+47.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Egypt

Activated natural mineral products imports into Egypt reduced to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -9.5% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated natural mineral products imports to Egypt, together comprising 57% of total imports. India, Spain, Pakistan and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +99,063.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 57% share of total imports. India, Spain, Pakistan and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Pakistan, with a CAGR of +108,536.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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