Egypt: Oxygen Market 2025

Oxygen Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian oxygen market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Oxygen consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Oxygen Production in Egypt

In value terms, oxygen production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12%. Oxygen production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Oxygen Exports

Exports from Egypt

Oxygen exports from Egypt surged to X cubic meters in 2022, jumping by 108% compared with 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3,193% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, oxygen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 2,062%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Libya (X cubic meters) was the main destination for oxygen exports from Egypt, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel (X cubic meters), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Libya amounted to +27.8%.

In value terms, Libya ($X) remains the key foreign market for oxygen exports from Egypt, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 1.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Libya totaled +17.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average oxygen export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Libya amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (-5.7%).

Oxygen Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, oxygen imports into Egypt declined rapidly to X cubic meters, dropping by -95.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 6,169%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, oxygen imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 4,489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), the United States (X cubic meters) and Germany (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of oxygen imports to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -5.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest oxygen suppliers to Egypt were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X).

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -5.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average oxygen import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by -72.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 240% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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