Egypt: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Egypt

The Egyptian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market plummeted to $X in 2022, waning by -28.5% 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). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of non-refractory clay roofing tiles from Egypt soared to X tons, increasing by 204% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 2,363%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 364%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Egypt, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +62.7%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Egypt, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +55.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+56.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imported into Egypt declined markedly to X tons, waning by -37.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Egypt, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Egypt, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+15.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+18.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 79%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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