Egypt: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian metallised yarn market decreased by -36.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Metallised Yarn Production in Egypt

In value terms, metallised yarn production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 320% against the previous year. Metallised yarn production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of metallised yarn and strip, when their volume increased by 765% to X kg. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X kg) was the main destination for metallised yarn exports from Egypt, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, metallised yarn exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan amounted to +58.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (0.0% per year) and Turkey (+17.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for metallised yarn exports from Egypt, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+58.6% per year) and Sudan (+74.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metallised yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 1,979%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Turkey (+33.1%).

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of metallised yarn and strip were imported into Egypt; which is down by -49.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metallised yarn to Egypt, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, metallised yarn imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -27.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-2.5% per year) and South Korea (-27.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of metallised yarn to Egypt, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -10.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+14.5% per year) and South Korea (-14.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metallised yarn import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 316%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($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 (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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