Egypt: Paper Tablecloths Market 2024

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian paper tablecloths market increased by 11% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Egypt

In value terms, paper tablecloths production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 66%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Egypt, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. Armenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+207.6% per year) and Armenia (+75.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Egypt, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+163.3% per year) and Kenya (+61.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 7.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Comoros ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Kenya (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, paper tablecloths imports into Egypt skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 87%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Egypt, together accounting for 91% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Slovakia, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 9%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+35.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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