Egypt: Fireclay Market 2025

Fireclay Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was growth in the Egyptian fireclay market, when its value increased by 2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fireclay Production in Egypt

In value terms, fireclay production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Fireclay production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of fireclay were exported from Egypt; which is down by -74.6% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 388%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for fireclay exports from Egypt, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, fireclay exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Algeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan amounted to +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+11.8% per year) and Algeria (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Sudan ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for fireclay exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 96% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 fireclay export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 94%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Algeria (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of fireclay, when their volume decreased by -35.4% to X tons. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 709% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fireclay imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 463%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) was the main supplier of fireclay to Egypt, with a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine amounted to +22.1%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled +23.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fireclay import price decreased by -14.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ukraine.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to +1.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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