Ceramic lustres imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.9 million of ceramic lustres in 2024 (117 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 117 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 88 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 398 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 580 t |
Where Egypt imports ceramic lustres from
The largest suppliers were Spain (44%), Netherlands (18%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.1M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $889K | 18% |
| Turkey | $861K | 18% |
| Italy | $389K | 8% |
| China | $370K | 7.6% |
| Romania | $128K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.63 per kg, 36% above the world average of $30.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic lustres exports from Egypt
Exports of ceramic lustres by Egypt reached $524 thousand in 2024 (105 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (33%), Kuwait (26%), Saudi Arabia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $175K | 33% |
| Kuwait | $139K | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $124K | 24% |
| Libya | $63K | 12% |
| Yemen | $22K | 4.2% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ceramic lustres imports (HS 3207.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3207.30: Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic lustres imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ceramic lustres worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic lustres to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic lustres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.63 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $30.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic lustres to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export ceramic lustres?
Yes. Egypt exported $524 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic lustres?
The HS code for ceramic lustres is subheading 3207.30. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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