Egypt: Tin Market 2025

Tin Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian tin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Tin Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, exports of tin from Egypt soared to X kg, picking up by 241% on 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 635% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 858%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X kg) and Sudan (X kg) were the main destinations of tin exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +15.9%).

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) remains the key foreign market for tin exports from Egypt, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sudan ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain amounted to +19.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 60% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 474% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tin Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of tin were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tin to Egypt, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, tin imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia totaled +51.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+40.7% per year) and Belgium (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tin to Egypt, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at +55.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (+42.4% per year) and Belgium (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 64% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Thailand ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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