Egypt: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian toilet paper market declined slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Toilet paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Production in Egypt

In value terms, toilet paper production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Toilet paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of toilet paper were exported from Egypt; remaining constant against 2020. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper exports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of toilet paper exports from Egypt, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Libya, El Salvador and Palestine, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for El Salvador (with a CAGR of +58.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Kenya ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for toilet paper exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Morocco, Libya, El Salvador and Palestine, which together accounted for a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, El Salvador, with a CAGR of +80.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average toilet paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to El Salvador (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, toilet paper imports into Egypt contracted dramatically to X tons, waning by -74.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to Egypt, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-12.9% per year) and the UK (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to Egypt, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled -6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-14.1% per year) and the UK (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet paper import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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