Talc And Steatite Market in Egypt
Market Overview
The Egyptian talc and steatite market soared to $
in , jumping by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in ; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, talc and steatite production skyrocketed to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in 2009; however, from 2010 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
in , jumping by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in ; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.In value terms, talc and steatite production skyrocketed to $
in estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $ in 2009; however, from 2010 to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
In , talc and steatite consumption in Egypt surged to tons, with an increase of % against the year before. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at tons in ; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
The size of the talc and steatite market in Egypt skyrocketed to $ in , jumping by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Talc and steatite consumption peaked at $ in ; however, from to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
, talc and steatite consumption in Egypt surged to tons, with an increase of % against the year before. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at tons in ; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.The size of the talc and steatite market in Egypt skyrocketed to $
in , jumping by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Talc and steatite consumption peaked at $ in ; however, from to , consumption remained at a lower figure.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for talc and steatite in Egypt, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Over the period under review, the share of imports in terms of total talc and steatite consumption in Egypt was relatively small in physical terms, fluctuating under an % figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Egypt talc and steatite market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.
% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Egypt talc and steatite market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.Trade Balance
Egypt remains a net exporter of talc and steatite; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
. In , there was a trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. Those figures reflect the fact that neither imports nor exports don’t dominate the trade balance, and the country may export not only the product manufactured domestically, but also re-export some previously imported goods.
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