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Asbestos Market Size in Egypt
The Egyptian asbestos market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Asbestos Production in Egypt
In value terms, asbestos production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 87%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Asbestos Exports
Exports from Egypt
In 2018, shipments abroad of asbestoses decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 285%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, asbestos exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for asbestos exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan totaled +22.7%.
From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan stood at +5.4%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2018, the average asbestos export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 164% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sudan.
From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tanzania amounted to +49.7% per year.
Asbestos Imports
Imports into Egypt
Asbestos imports into Egypt totaled X tons in 2020, remaining constant against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 895% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, asbestos imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 774% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2020, China (X tons) was the main supplier of asbestos to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asbestoses to Egypt.
From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.
Import Prices by Country
In 2020, the average asbestos import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price decreased by -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -32.5% per year.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the asbestos 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.
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- 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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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