Chopped glass fibres exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $73.1 million of chopped glass fibres in 2024 (79.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.3 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 | $73.1M | 79.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.5M | 70.2K t |
| 2022 | $94.3M | 82.8K t |
| 2021 | $91.4M | 95.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 64.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.5M | 77.4K t |
| 2018 | $75.4M | 76.0K t |
| 2017 | $43.7M | 47.1K t |
Where Egypt exports chopped glass fibres to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (29%), Turkey (22%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $21.1M | 29% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $10.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $656K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 21% 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.
Chopped glass fibres imports to Egypt
Imports of chopped glass fibres by Egypt reached $475 thousand in 2024 (337 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Slovakia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $251K | 53% |
| China | $131K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 10% |
| Italy | $31K | 6.5% |
| Denmark | $10K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.7% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt chopped glass fibres exports (HS 7019.11): 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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported chopped glass fibres worth $73.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 89 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy chopped glass fibres from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average export price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of chopped glass fibres from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.7 million in 2017 to $73.1 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import chopped glass fibres?
Yes. Egypt imported $475 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Slovakia, China and Malaysia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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