Egypt: Market for Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) 2025

Market Size for Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) in Egypt

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Egyptian benzol, toluol and xylol market, when its value increased by 29% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes) in Egypt

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes)

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, exports of benzol (benzene), toluol (toluene) and xylol (xylenes) from Egypt contracted to X tons, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of benzol, toluol and xylol exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of -19.2%).

In value terms, Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for benzol, toluol and xylol exported from Egypt worldwide.

Germany, with a CAGR of -24.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average benzol, toluol and xylol export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-7.0%).

Imports of Benzol (Benzene), Toluol (Toluene) And Xylol (Xylenes)

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of benzol (benzene), toluol (toluene) and xylol (xylenes) increased by 125% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 676%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, benzol, toluol and xylol imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 613% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of benzol, toluol and xylol imports to Egypt, together accounting for 57% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +106.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), South Korea ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest benzol, toluol and xylol suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 57% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +56.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average benzol, toluol and xylol import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 33%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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