Egypt: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian bridge market decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -10.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Production in Egypt

In value terms, bridge production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Bridge Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) increased by 42% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 53%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of bridge exports from Egypt, together comprising 44% 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 Benin (with a CAGR of +67.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Benin ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Sudan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for bridge exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 42% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of +88.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bridge export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, bridge export price increased by +45.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Benin (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bridge Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) were imported into Egypt; which is down by -81.5% compared with 2020. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 334% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of bridge imports to Egypt, together accounting for 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey, France, the Netherlands and the United States, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +62.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bridge suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. France, Turkey, China, the Netherlands and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +57.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 bridge import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 162%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+56.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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