Egypt: Market for Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars Other Than For Toilet Use 2024

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

The Egyptian market for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use exported from Egypt declined rapidly to X tons, waning by -85.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 559%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 580% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from Egypt, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Sao Tome and Principe, Mongolia, Turkey, Libya, Uganda, Morocco, Lebanon, Gabon and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +75.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soap in bars other than for toilet use exported from Egypt were Sudan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Sao Tome and Principe, Mongolia, Turkey, Libya, Uganda, Morocco, Lebanon, Gabon and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +103.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Uganda ($X per ton) and Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($X per ton) and Sudan ($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 Gabon (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use decreased by -25.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 85%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest soap in bars other than for toilet use supplier to Egypt, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +53.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-19.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-7.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use to Egypt, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +59.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-8.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for soap and organic surface-active products in bars other than for toilet use stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 95% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Lebanon ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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