Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt
4. Exports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials amounted to $1,812 per ton, waning by -18.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 145%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,227 per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,194 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,308 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.6%).

Price for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials stood at $2,318 per ton in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials decreased by -14.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,697 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($2,562 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria stood at $2,186 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+96.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt

Imports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials into Egypt soared to 230 tons in 2022, jumping by 509% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 58,758% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials soared to $416K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 77,567% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material to Egypt in 2022:

1. United States (58.1 tons)
2. Germany (49.5 tons)
3. Turkey (7.1 tons)

Exports of Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material in Egypt

Exports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials from Egypt reduced dramatically to 39 tons in 2022, shrinking by -65% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 509%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 112 tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of pulps of other fibrous cellulosic materials contracted dramatically to $91K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $205K, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Pulps of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material from Egypt in 2022:

1. Nigeria (25.5 tons)
2. Madagascar (13.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform