Egypt: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Egypt

The Egyptian market for coated printing and writing papers totaled $X in 2021, picking up by 11% 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, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +85.2% against 2016 indices. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were exported from Egypt; increasing by 90% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Libya (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Egypt, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iraq, Sudan, Turkey, Rwanda, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Kuwait and Uganda, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +78.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Libya ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Sudan, Iraq, Turkey, Rwanda, Kuwait, Jordan, Uganda, Tunisia, Lebanon and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +79.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 232% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Turkey (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of coated printing and writing papers were imported into Egypt; surging by 9.8% compared with 2020. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +8.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Egypt, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, China, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Spain and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +39.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Egypt were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, China, Portugal, Belgium, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +39.2%, recorded 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 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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