Egypt: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian talc and steatite market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Talc and steatite consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in Egypt

In value terms, talc and steatite production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Egypt

Talc and steatite exports from Egypt reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from Egypt, together accounting for X% of total exports. Tunisia, Spain, Algeria, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Ghana and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Egypt were Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Greece ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Tunisia, Spain, Algeria, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Ghana and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Ghana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Egypt

Talc and steatite imports into Egypt contracted to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Egypt were Italy ($X), France ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from India ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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