Egypt: Market for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres 2025

Market Size for Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Egypt

The Egyptian market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Travelling rugs of synthetic fibre consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres in Egypt

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 688%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres from Egypt skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 129% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 237%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units) was the main destination for travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports from Egypt, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X units), threefold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya totaled +39.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+109.6% per year) and Germany (+75.9% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres exports from Egypt, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya amounted to +38.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+95.9% per year) and Germany (+120.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres amounted to $X per unit, falling by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 157%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per unit) and Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Palestine (+58.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Blankets And Travelling Rugs Of Synthetic Fibres

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X units of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres were imported into Egypt; with a decrease of -12.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), Spain (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of travelling rugs of synthetic fibre imports to Egypt, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, France and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +151.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest travelling rugs of synthetic fibre suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the United States, France and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +150.3%, saw 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

In 2022, the average import price for blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres amounted to $X per unit, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per unit) and Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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