Egypt: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use 2025

Market Size for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Egypt

The Egyptian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a notable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use in Egypt

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 80%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use, when their volume increased by 40% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Egypt, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ethiopia (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (-8.3% per year) and Ethiopia (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use exports from Egypt, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan stood at -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (-6.7% per year) and Ethiopia (+15.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use increased by +87.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uganda ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars For Toilet Use

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use imported into Egypt dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of -66.9% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars for toilet use supplier to Egypt, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +213.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+5.4% per year) and Poland (+40.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use to Egypt, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +174.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1.4% per year) and Poland (+46.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars for toilet use amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 71%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Poland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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