Egypt: Market for Oils And Other Products Of The Distillation Of High Temperature Coal Tar 2025

Market Size for Oils And Other Products Of The Distillation Of High Temperature Coal Tar in Egypt

For the fourth year in a row, the Egyptian oils from coal tar market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Oils from coal tar consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Oils And Other Products Of The Distillation Of High Temperature Coal Tar in Egypt

In value terms, oils from coal tar production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Oils And Other Products Of The Distillation Of High Temperature Coal Tar

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar were exported from Egypt; with an increase of 5% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +82.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, oils from coal tar exports reached $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 41%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for oils from coal tar exports from Egypt, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, oils from coal tar exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +29.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.9% per year) and Germany (-27.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar exports from Egypt, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-8.4% per year) and Germany (-31.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average oils from coal tar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands (-3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Oils And Other Products Of The Distillation Of High Temperature Coal Tar

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar imported into Egypt soared to X tons, jumping by 65% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 862% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, oils from coal tar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 327% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest oils from coal tar supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, oils from coal tar imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +58.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+22.0% per year) and Ukraine (-9.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar to Egypt, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +70.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.0% per year) and Portugal (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average oils from coal tar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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