Egypt: Solid Biofuel Market 2025

Solid Biofuel Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian solid biofuel market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Solid Biofuel Production in Egypt

In value terms, solid biofuel production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Solid Biofuel Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, the amount of solid biofuels exported from Egypt dropped to X tons, reducing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, solid biofuel exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of solid biofuel exports from Egypt, together comprising X% of total exports. Greece, Palestine, Romania, Cyprus, Libya, Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Italy ($X) and Palestine ($X) constituted the largest markets for solid biofuel exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Greece, Cyprus, Libya, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Libya, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average solid biofuel export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Solid Biofuel Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of solid biofuels, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, solid biofuel imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest solid biofuel supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, solid biofuel imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of solid biofuels to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid biofuel import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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