Egypt: Thiosulphates Market 2025

Thiosulphates Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian thiosulphates market decreased by -55.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Thiosulphates consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Thiosulphates Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of thiosulphates increased by 2,039% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 2,470% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, thiosulphates exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for thiosulphates exports from Egypt, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Algeria amounted to +9.1%.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for thiosulphates exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Algeria totaled +1.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average thiosulphates export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -15.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 124% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Algeria amounted to -6.6% per year.

Thiosulphates Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of thiosulphates decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 166%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, thiosulphates imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of thiosulphates imports to Egypt, together comprising 43% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, India and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +14.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest thiosulphates suppliers to Egypt, together comprising 37% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, Turkey and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +11.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average thiosulphates import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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