Egypt: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2024

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Egypt

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Egyptian paper dishes and cups market, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +40.0% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Egypt

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +48.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Paper dishes and cups production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Egypt

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups increased by 78% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of paper dishes and cups exports from Egypt, together comprising 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +61.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X), Libya ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper dishes and cups exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports.

Palestine, with a CAGR of +209.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($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 Palestine (+94.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -58.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper dishes and cups imports to Egypt, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest paper dishes and cups suppliers to Egypt were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +15.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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