Egypt: Sawnwood Market 2020

Sawnwood Market Size in Egypt

The revenue of the sawnwood market in Egypt amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the sawnwood market reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Sawnwood Production in Egypt

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were produced in Egypt; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, sawnwood production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the sawnwood production attained its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Sawnwood Exports from Egypt

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sawnwood were exported from Egypt; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, sawnwood exports totaled $X in 2017. In general, sawnwood exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the sawnwood exports attained its maximum level in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sawnwood Exports by Country from Egypt

Kuwait (X cubic meters) was the main destination of sawnwood exports from Egypt, accounting for X% share of total exports. Moreover, sawnwood exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Tunisia (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sawnwood exports from Egypt, making up X% of total sawnwood exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+X% per year) and Tunisia (-X% per year).

Sawnwood Export Prices by Country in Egypt

The average sawnwood export price stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, sawnwood export price continues to indicate a conspicuous growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when the average export prices increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was China ($X per thousand cubic meters), while average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sawnwood Imports into Egypt

In 2017, the amount of sawnwood imported into Egypt totaled X cubic meters, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the sawnwood imports reached its maximum volume of X cubic meters in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, sawnwood imports totaled $X in 2017. In general, the total imports indicated a notable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. In that year, the sawnwood imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the sawnwood imports failed to regain its momentum.

Sawnwood Imports by Country into Egypt

Sweden (X cubic meters), Russia (X cubic meters) and Finland (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of sawnwood imports to Egypt, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Croatia, Romania and Latvia, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Russia ($X) and Finland ($X) were the largest sawnwood suppliers to Egypt, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Croatia, Romania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers , Germany (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sawnwood Import Prices by Country in Egypt

In 2017, the average sawnwood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a temperate growth from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the sawnwood import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the average import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Croatia ($X per cubic meter), while prices for sawnwood imports from Latvia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform