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Egypt - Gummed Paper and Paperboard (Excluding Self-Adhesives) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Egypt: Gummed Paper Market 2025

Gummed Paper Market Size in Egypt

After two years of decline, the Egyptian gummed paper market increased by 8.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Gummed Paper Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gummed paper exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for gummed paper exports from Egypt, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, gummed paper exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Palestine (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +37.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+107.0% per year) and Palestine (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for gummed paper exported from Egypt were Saudi Arabia ($X), Jordan ($X) and Sudan ($X), together comprising 68% of total exports. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic, Palestine and Libya, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +124.5%, saw 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 gummed paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($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 Syrian Arab Republic (+72.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gummed Paper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives), when their volume increased by 23% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 109%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gummed paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gummed paper to Egypt, with a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, gummed paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.3% per year) and South Korea (+37.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) to Egypt, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+33.2% per year) and India (+29.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gummed paper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 80% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) in the world?

China remains the largest gummed paper consuming country worldwide, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, gummed paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 60% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) to Egypt?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of gummed paper to Egypt, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) from Egypt?

In value terms, the United States, Switzerland and Cyprus were the largest markets for gummed paper exported from Egypt worldwide.

What is the average export price for gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) in Egypt?

The average gummed paper export price stood at $4,317 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for gummed paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesives) in Egypt?

In 2021, the average gummed paper import price amounted to $2,408 per ton, shrinking by -6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gummed paper market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17127735 - Gummed paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets (excluding self-adhesives)

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024