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Egypt: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian alums market increased by 271% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded noticeable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Alums Exports

Exports from Egypt

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of alums increased by 22% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 990% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 680%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for alums exports from Egypt, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, alums exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan stood at +23.0%.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) and Sudan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for alums exported from Egypt worldwide.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 167%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+40.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Alums Imports

Imports into Egypt

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of alums increased by 370% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed pronounced growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the main supplier of alums to Egypt, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, alums imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +39.2%.

In value terms, India ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest alums suppliers to Egypt.

India, with a CAGR of +29.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -36.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alums in the world?

The country with the largest volume of alums consumption was China, comprising approx. 45% of total volume. Moreover, alums consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Philippines, with a 5% share.

What are the largest producers of alums in the world?

China remains the largest alums producing country worldwide, accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, alums production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, fivefold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alums to Egypt?

In value terms, the largest alums suppliers to Egypt were China and India.

What are the leading importers of alums from Egypt?

In value terms, Jordan remains the key foreign market for alums exports from Egypt.

What is the average export price for alums in Egypt?

The average alums export price stood at $9,082 per ton in 2021, surging by 789% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alums in Egypt?

The average alums import price stood at $758 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alums market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20134173 - Alums

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023