Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Egypt grew significantly, driven by increasing health and hygiene awareness which boosted demand for tissue products. This led to the entry of new players and expansion of production lines by major companies like Nice Life. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand due to heightened hygiene concerns and supply chain disruptions, causing a sharp rise in market volume to 74.3 thousand tons as imports increased and exports decreased.

After peaking at 75.9 thousand tons in 2021, supported by sustained post-pandemic demand and product innovation such as scented and wet wipes, the market volume gradually declined to 66.0 thousand tons by 2023. During this period, the market adjusted as the initial surge in demand normalized, with continued expansion by established companies and growing consumer awareness of flexible paper packaging influencing related segments.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

In 2020, Egypt produced 140.0 thousand tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, showing stable output compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 55.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 140.0 thousand tons, which also marked the largest annual increase of 55.6%. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production remaining unchanged from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Output peaked in 2018 and reached its lowest point in 2017, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets produced in Egypt was 156.9 million US dollars, down 6.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 186.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 74.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Egypt exported 74 191 tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, marking a sharp decrease of 25.1% year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 99 003 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 99.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya were the top contributors to Egypt's exports in kind, accounting for 23.2%, 20.1%, and 17.9% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 61.2% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Egypt exported 83.1 million US dollars worth of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, reflecting a decline of 30.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 128.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 124.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya made the largest contributions to Egypt's exports in value terms, accounting for 23.4%, 20.0%, and 17.8% of total exports, respectively. Collectively, these three markets represented 61.3% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Egypt's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Egypt imported approximately 8 444 tons, reflecting an uptick of 48.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 322.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 61.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Indonesia were the key sources for Egypt's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 89.5% of total import flows. Other trading partners played a much smaller role individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Egypt increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 10.2 million US dollars, reflecting a steep increase of 38.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 313.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 60.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Jordan and Indonesia jointly absorbed 89.6% of the total import value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Egypt, with the remaining volume distributed across smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020