Egypt: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Egypt

The Egyptian market for household and sanitary articles of paper reached $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Egypt

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Egypt declined sharply to X tons, reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of X% was in 2020. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Libya, Cyprus, Morocco, Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Sudan, Greece and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Libya, Cyprus, Morocco, Palestine, Iraq, Israel, Sudan, Greece and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Iraq ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) and Cyprus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece, Vietnam, the Netherlands, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Egypt were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece, Vietnam, the Netherlands, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X.7%, 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 import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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