Egypt: Market for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin 2024

Market Size for Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian skin organic surface-active products market increased by 46% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin in Egypt

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 800% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of organic surface-active products for washing the skin exported from Egypt contracted modestly to X tons, which is down by -2.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 561% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of skin organic surface-active products exports from Egypt, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Libya ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for skin organic surface-active products exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports. Yemen, Sudan, Palestine and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Yemen, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average skin organic surface-active products export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 275%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+31.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Organic Surface-Active Products For Washing The Skin

Imports into Egypt

Skin organic surface-active products imports into Egypt declined markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -17.9% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 194% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skin organic surface-active products imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 167%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of skin organic surface-active products imports to Egypt, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +105.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest skin organic surface-active products suppliers to Egypt were the United States ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +100.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 skin organic surface-active products import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 the United States ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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