Egypt: Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market 2025

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian non-cellular polystyrene film market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 247% 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. Non-cellular polystyrene film consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 180% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Jordan (X kg) were the main destinations of non-cellular polystyrene film exports from Egypt, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Egypt, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Lebanon totaled +33.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (-18.4% per year) and Jordan (-13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polystyrene film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 50% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jordan (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Cellular Polystyrene Film Imports

Imports into Egypt

Non-cellular polystyrene film imports into Egypt soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 211% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polystyrene film imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded moderate growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene film to Egypt, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polystyrene film imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+28.5% per year) and China (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polystyrene films, sheets, foil and strip to Egypt, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to +27.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+31.8% per year) and China (+7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polystyrene film import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polystyrene film import price increased by +113.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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