Egypt: Market for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings 2025

Market Size for Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian market for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings increased by 26% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 173% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Jordan (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) were the main destinations of exports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings from Egypt, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +47.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) remains the key foreign market for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings exports from Egypt, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Cote d'Ivoire stood at +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+91.2% per year) and Jordan (+10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 176% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+75.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Special-Purpose Electric Lamps and Lighting Fittings

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings decreased by -3.3% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest special-purpose electric lamp and lighting fitting supplier to Egypt, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X units), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+12.1% per year) and Spain (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest special-purpose electric lamp and lighting fitting suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Turkey, Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +25.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for special-purpose electric lamps and lighting fittings stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 112% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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