Egypt: Curtains Market 2025

Curtains Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian curtains market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -25.6% against 2016 indices. Curtains consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Curtains Production in Egypt

In value terms, curtains production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Curtains Exports

Exports from Egypt

Curtains exports from Egypt surged to X square meters in 2022, jumping by 41% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +110.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, curtains exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for curtains exports from Egypt, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, curtains exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), tenfold. Italy (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+30.7% per year) and Italy (+27.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for curtains and interior blinds exports from Egypt, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+25.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+40.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average curtains export price amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Curtains Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in purchases abroad of curtains and interior blinds, which decreased by -39.7% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, curtains imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 259%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X square meters) constituted the largest curtains supplier to Egypt, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, curtains imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X square meters), fivefold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+1.8% per year) and China (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of curtains and interior blinds to Egypt, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +20.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+4.3% per year) and China (-8.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average curtains import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Turkey ($X per square meter) and China ($X per square meter), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter) and Spain ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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