Float glass sheets (standard) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of float glass sheets (standard) by Egypt reached $65.8 million in 2024 (160.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $65.8M | 160.6K t |
| 2023 | $63.0M | 127.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.1M | 79.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 64.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 71.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 43.3K t |
Where Egypt exports float glass sheets (standard) to
The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (12%), Libya (11%), Ukraine (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $8.1M | 12% |
| Libya | $7.1M | 11% |
| Ukraine | $6.4M | 9.7% |
| Morocco | $6.1M | 9.3% |
| Palestine | $5.2M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 5.3% |
| Israel | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| United States | $2.4M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $16.4 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (39.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (45%), Turkey (11%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 45% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 9.1% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $556K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $398K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $274K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $265K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt float glass sheets (standard) exports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $65.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 112 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass sheets (standard) from Egypt?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Libya (11%) and Ukraine (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of float glass sheets (standard) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $65.8 million in 2024, an increase of 367%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Egypt imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. 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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