Egypt: Tufted Carpet Market 2025

Tufted Carpet Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian tufted carpet market reached $X in 2022, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Tufted carpet consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Tufted Carpet Production in Egypt

In value terms, tufted carpet production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 56%. Tufted carpet production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tufted Carpet Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings decreased by -6.9% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 243% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tufted carpet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 200%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for tufted carpet exports from Egypt, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, tufted carpet exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X square meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X square meters), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+83.4% per year) and Poland (+18.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest markets for tufted carpet exported from Egypt worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +98.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average tufted carpet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, tufted carpet export price increased by +54.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tufted Carpet Imports

Imports into Egypt

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings decreased by -52.3% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tufted carpet imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X square meters), Jordan (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) were the main suppliers of tufted carpet imports to Egypt, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings to Egypt, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at -12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+20.5% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tufted carpet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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