Egypt: Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market 2025

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian non-combined refrigerator-freezer market decreased by -9.1% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 -29.8% against 2018 indices. Non-combined refrigerator-freezer consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Production in Egypt

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Exports

Exports from Egypt

Non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports from Egypt shrank to X units in 2022, which is down by -13.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 941%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 652%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X units), Morocco (X units) and Libya (X units) were the main destinations of non-combined refrigerator-freezer exports from Egypt, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Iraq, Yemen, Turkey, Lebanon, Djibouti and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +185.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-combined refrigerator-freezer exported from Egypt were Sudan ($X), Morocco ($X) and Libya ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. Yemen, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Djibouti and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +207.6%, 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

In 2022, the average non-combined refrigerator-freezer export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-combined refrigerator-freezer export price increased by +100.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Morocco ($X per unit) and Djibouti ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per unit) and Tunisia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Combined Refrigerator-Freezer Imports

Imports into Egypt

Non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports into Egypt contracted notably to X units in 2022, which is down by -42.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest non-combined refrigerator-freezer supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, non-combined refrigerator-freezer imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X units), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+7.1% per year) and Brazil (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household refrigerators and freezers (not combined) to Egypt, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+7.1% per year) and Brazil (-2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-combined refrigerator-freezer import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Malaysia ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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