Egypt: Illuminated Sign Market 2025

Illuminated Sign Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian illuminated sign market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 43% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Illuminated Sign Exports

Exports from Egypt

Illuminated sign exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 109% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 651%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, illuminated sign exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 869% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of illuminated sign exports from Egypt, with a combined 78% 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 Yemen (with a CAGR of +173.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), Yemen ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for illuminated sign exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising 87% of total exports.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +359.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 illuminated sign export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -19.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 113%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Yemen (+68.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Illuminated Sign Imports

Imports into Egypt

Illuminated sign imports into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 18% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, illuminated sign imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of illuminated sign to Egypt, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, illuminated sign imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+30.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of illuminated signs and illuminated name-plates to Egypt, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+38.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average illuminated sign import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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