Egypt: Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Egypt

The Egyptian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Egypt

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of less than 0.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X units of non-refractory ceramic building bricks were exported from Egypt; rising by 952% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,779% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Libya (X units) was the main destination for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Egypt, with a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to +73.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (-5.1% per year) and Palestine (+71.0% per year).

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Egypt, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya stood at +81.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (-0.7% per year) and Palestine (+19.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 76%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 country with the highest price was Libya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -20.8% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 276%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 811%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Egypt, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -10.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Egypt, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 596%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform