Egypt: Market for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2025

Market Size for Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Egypt

After four years of growth, the Egyptian market for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -14.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +38.9% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Egypt

In value terms, production of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +38.1% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, the amount of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Egypt fell sharply to X tons, shrinking by -71.6% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 711%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Egypt, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Yemen, Morocco, the United States, Lebanon, Oman, Malta, Bahrain and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Malta (with a CAGR of +24.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Yemen ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Libya, the United States, Lebanon, Bahrain, Spain, Morocco, Oman and Malta, which together accounted for a further 22%.

Malta, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average export price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 67%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tiles, Flagstones And Similar Articles Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -40.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 163%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Egypt, with a combined 42% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone suppliers to Egypt were Spain ($X), Portugal ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 48% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for tiles, flagstones and similar articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone decreased by -30.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 58%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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