Egypt: Silicon Market 2025

Silicon Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian silicon market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. Silicon consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Silicon Production in Egypt

In value terms, silicon production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Silicon Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, shipments abroad of silicon decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, silicon exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) were the main destinations of silicon exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for silicon exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Sudan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silicon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silicon Imports

Imports into Egypt

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of silicon increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silicon imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main silicon supplier to Egypt, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicon to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average silicon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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