Egypt: Starter Battery Market 2025

Starter Battery Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian starter battery market decreased by -64.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Starter battery consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Starter Battery Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, starter battery exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 27% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 240% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, starter battery exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 379%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X units) was the main destination for starter battery exports from Egypt, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, starter battery exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X units), fivefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +73.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+8.0% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines exports from Egypt, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +77.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+10.0% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average starter battery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Palestine ($X per unit) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($X per unit) and Uganda ($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 Uganda (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starter Battery Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lead-acid accumulators for starting piston engines decreased by -39% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, starter battery imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), Spain (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units) were the main suppliers of starter battery imports to Egypt, together comprising 80% of total imports. Germany, China, Italy, Bulgaria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +43.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest starter battery suppliers to Egypt were Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports. Germany, China, Italy, Bulgaria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +43.5%, 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

In 2022, the average starter battery import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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