Colored float glass sheets exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported colored float glass sheets worth $26.6 million (45.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
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 | $26.6M | 45.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 5.2K t |
Where Egypt exports colored float glass sheets to
Most of it went to Spain (37%), Saudi Arabia (13%), Libya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $9.9M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 13% |
| Libya | $2.4M | 9% |
| Jordan | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Palestine | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Sudan | $736K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $684K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $643K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $618K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored float glass sheets imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported colored float glass sheets worth $5.1 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (28%), China (27%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 29% |
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| Nigeria | $785K | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $539K | 11% |
| Italy | $493K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $119K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $116K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $79K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $53K | 1% |
| Thailand | $45K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt colored float glass sheets exports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported colored float glass sheets worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 87 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy colored float glass sheets from Egypt?
Spain was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Libya (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average export price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of colored float glass sheets from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import colored float glass sheets?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and Nigeria. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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