Egypt: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian table flatware market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -20.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Flatware Production in Egypt

In value terms, table flatware production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Table flatware production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of table flatware, when their volume increased by 87% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for table flatware exports from Egypt, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, table flatware exports to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tunisia (X tons), tenfold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Morocco amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-4.8% per year) and Kenya (+31.1% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the key foreign market for table flatware exports from Egypt, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+15.4% per year) and Tunisia (-4.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table flatware export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Lebanon (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Flatware Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, imports of table flatware into Egypt shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -35.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 159%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Egypt, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, table flatware imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -19.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+32.0% per year) and Italy (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table flatware to Egypt, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+35.2% per year) and Italy (+23.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average table flatware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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