Egypt: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2025

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market decreased by -23.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a sharp contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Egypt

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2.4%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium increased by 2.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 477%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 478% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +89.9%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from Egypt.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +55.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -33.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 0.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Saudi Arabia.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovenia amounted to -2.3% per year.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, imports of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium into Egypt rose remarkably to X tons, growing by 11% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), India (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports to Egypt, with a combined 81% 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 the United States (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium to Egypt, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +30.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-7.3% per year) and Belgium (-18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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