Ceramic pigment imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ceramic pigment worth $55.3 million (37.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.9 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 | $55.3M | 37.6K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 31.9K t |
| 2022 | $73.9M | 46.9K t |
| 2021 | $67.7M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 36.7K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $63.5M | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.7M | 47.4K t |
Where Egypt imports ceramic pigment from
Spain alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $34.5M | 62% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $946K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $769K | 1.4% |
| India | $526K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.10 | Pigments: prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations | 32% |
| 3207.40 | Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes | 30% |
| 3207.20 | Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations | 29% |
| 3207.30 | Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic pigment exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported ceramic pigment worth $33.2 million (16.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $17.4M | 52% |
| Morocco | $4.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Libya | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $709K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $494K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $296K | 0.9% |
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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ceramic pigment worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.78 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 imports of ceramic pigment to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.7 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $73.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export ceramic pigment?
Yes. Egypt exported $33.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Morocco and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3207.10 (32% of the value) and 3207.40 (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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