Egypt: Agglomerated Powder Rod Market 2025

Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian agglomerated powder rod market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -13.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Agglomerated powder rod consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Production in Egypt

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 57%. Agglomerated powder rod production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder were exported from Egypt; with an increase of 132% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 340% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) were the main destinations of agglomerated powder rod exports from Egypt, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for agglomerated powder rod exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 32% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Burundi and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Burundi, with a CAGR of +20.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average agglomerated powder rod export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 256% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, imports of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 75% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 366%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 275% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of agglomerated powder rod imports to Egypt, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest agglomerated powder rod suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +90.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average agglomerated powder rod import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 76% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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