Egypt: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2024

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Egypt

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was significant decline in the Egyptian toilet and kitchen linen market, when its value decreased by -7.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Toilet and kitchen linen consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Egypt

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X units of toilet and kitchen linen were exported from Egypt; rising by 118% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 480% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 483%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Egypt, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), twofold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +98.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+45.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+54.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Egypt, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +93.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+42.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+57.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, overseas purchases of toilet and kitchen linen increased by 63% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 342%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X units) constituted the largest supplier of toilet and kitchen linen to Egypt, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +71.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+53.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet and kitchen linen to Egypt, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +72.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+54.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Pakistan ($X per unit) and Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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