Egypt: Luggage Market 2025

Luggage Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian luggage market fell notably to $X in 2021, dropping by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Luggage Production in Egypt

In value terms, luggage production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Luggage Exports

Exports from Egypt

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of luggage and handbags increased by 79% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, luggage exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 148%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Sudan (X kg) were the main destinations of luggage exports from Egypt, together comprising 78% of total exports. Jordan, the United States, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +54.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for luggage and handbags exports from Egypt, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+11.9% per year) and the United States (+37.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average luggage export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, luggage export price increased by +54.8% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Kuwait (+46.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Luggage Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the third year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in purchases abroad of luggage and handbags, which decreased by -19% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, luggage imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of luggage to Egypt, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, luggage imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.7% per year) and Vietnam (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of luggage and handbags to Egypt, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -7.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.8% per year) and Italy (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average luggage import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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