Egypt: Market for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles 2025

Market Size for Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Egypt

The Egyptian market for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles reduced to $X in 2021, declining by -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +68.7% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles in Egypt

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -5.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exports from Egypt, with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the UK, Sudan, Greece, Morocco, Poland, Jordan, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +93.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Libya ($X) were the largest markets for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 38% of total exports. Sudan, Greece, Tunisia, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Yemen, Turkey, Morocco and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +110.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 export price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Poland (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Bricks, Blocks and Tiles

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Egypt, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, refractory bricks, blocks and tiles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.2% per year) and Turkey (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory bricks, blocks and tiles to Egypt, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.9% per year) and Turkey (+5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory bricks, blocks and tiles amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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