Cast and rolled glass exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $17.4 million of cast and rolled glass in 2024 (32.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.4M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 38.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 26.0K t |
Where Egypt exports cast and rolled glass to
The largest buyer markets were Brazil (25%), Morocco (20%), Israel (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Moldova grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.3M | 25% |
| Morocco | $3.6M | 20% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 18% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $805K | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $628K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $596K | 3.4% |
| Syria | $478K | 2.7% |
| Moldova | $257K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7003
| 7003.19 | Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an… | 93% |
| 7003.12 | Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting… | 3.7% |
| 7003.20 | Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked | 3.1% |
| 7003.30 | Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, profiles, not otherwise worked | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7003.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 83% below the world average of $3.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cast and rolled glass imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported cast and rolled glass worth $302 thousand (437 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $158K | 52% |
| China | $119K | 39% |
| Turkey | $13K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7003: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of cast and rolled glass exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cast and rolled glass worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy cast and rolled glass from Egypt?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Morocco (20%) and Israel (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of cast and rolled glass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $3.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cast and rolled glass from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2022 at $21.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import cast and rolled glass?
Yes. Egypt imported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast and rolled glass?
The HS code for cast and rolled glass is heading 7003. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7003.19 (93% of the value) and 7003.12 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 page.
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