Ceramic pipes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported ceramic pipes worth $5.6 million (10.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 85 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $5.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $999K | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $990K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $313K | 641 t |
Where Egypt exports ceramic pipes to
One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 41% |
| Spain | $237K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $175K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $51K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $36K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 54% below the world average of $1.16, 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.
Ceramic pipes imports to Egypt
Imports of ceramic pipes by Egypt reached $834 thousand in 2024 (369 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $778K | 93% |
| China | $52K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6906: Ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pipes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported ceramic pipes worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 85 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic pipes from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (41%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic pipes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $1.16 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 ceramic pipes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $313 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import ceramic pipes?
Yes. Egypt imported $834 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, China and Japan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pipes?
The HS code for ceramic pipes is heading 6906. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6906.00. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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