Egypt: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Egypt

The Egyptian market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 462% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals were exported from Egypt; with a decrease of -1.5% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 364%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from Egypt, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+7.5% per year) and Libya (+19.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals exports from Egypt, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Libya ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Libya (+34.8% per year) and Sudan (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Libya (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals into Egypt soared to X tons, picking up by 474% against the previous year. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 491%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 540%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier to Egypt, with a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +38.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.8% per year) and Turkey (+47.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals to Egypt, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +61.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.9% per year) and the United States (+20.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -35.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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