Egypt: Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market 2025

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Market Size in Egypt

After four years of growth, the Egyptian industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) market decreased by -30.1% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Production in Egypt

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 3,593%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, (non-coniferous) production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of industrial roundwood increased by 126% to X cubic meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7,815% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 8,650%. Over the period under review, the (non-coniferous) exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X cubic meters) was the main destination for industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports from Egypt, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) exports to Libya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Libya totaled +69.6%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for industrial roundwood exports from Egypt, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya amounted to +87.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 15,758%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Roundwood (Non-Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of industrial roundwood, when their volume decreased by -68.6% to X cubic meters. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 335% against the previous year. Over the period under review, (non-coniferous) imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 217%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Finland (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Estonia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) imports to Egypt, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +99.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial roundwood to Egypt, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Estonia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland totaled +96.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.5% per year) and Estonia (+31.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average industrial roundwood (non-coniferous) import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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