Egypt: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian fibreboard market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Egypt

In value terms, fibreboard production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of fibreboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Palestine (X cubic meters), twofold. Morocco (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Palestine (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X), Morocco ($X) and Palestine ($X) were the largest markets for fibreboard exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Palestine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fibreboard imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X cubic meters) constituted the largest fibreboard supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fibreboard imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X cubic meters), threefold. Indonesia (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fibreboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per cubic meter) and Thailand ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) and Turkey ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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