Egypt: Market for Titanium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Titanium Ores and Concentrates in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian titanium ore and concentrate market increased by 52% to $X, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. Titanium ore and concentrate consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Titanium Ores and Concentrates in Egypt

In value terms, titanium ore and concentrate production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 134%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Titanium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Egypt

Titanium ore and concentrate exports from Egypt surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 62% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 68%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, titanium ore and concentrate exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of titanium ore and concentrate exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +24.0%).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for titanium ores and concentrates exports from Egypt, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled +14.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average titanium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 681%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+311.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Titanium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Egypt

Titanium ore and concentrate imports into Egypt reduced to X tons in 2022, dropping by -2.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, titanium ore and concentrate imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 235%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of titanium ore and concentrate to Egypt, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, titanium ore and concentrate imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+33.4% per year) and South Africa (+25.0% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of titanium ores and concentrates to Egypt, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+38.0% per year) and South Africa (+19.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average titanium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, titanium ore and concentrate import price increased by +77.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ukraine ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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