Egypt: Folding Boxboard Market 2025

Folding Boxboard Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, exports of folding boxboard from Egypt surged to X tons, growing by 20% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 359% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, folding boxboard exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 174%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of folding boxboard exports from Egypt, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +158.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Algeria ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for folding boxboard exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Libya, China, Mexico, Jordan, Sudan, Greece and Yemen, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +252.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average folding boxboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 86% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Mexico (+96.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Folding Boxboard Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in purchases abroad of folding boxboard, which decreased by -6.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, folding boxboard imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of folding boxboard imports to Egypt, together comprising 38% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Italy, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Slovenia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +110.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest folding boxboard suppliers to Egypt were Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 45% share of total imports. Sweden, Finland, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Italy, Russia, Spain, Slovenia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +73.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average folding boxboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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