Glass beads imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass beads by Egypt reached $11.0 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.3 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 | $11.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt imports glass beads from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 85% |
| Czech Republic | $408K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $321K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $228K | 2.1% |
| United States | $168K | 1.5% |
| France | $154K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $144K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $102K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $52K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $50K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.10 | Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares | 60% |
| 7018.90 | Glass: articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery | 26% |
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres: not exceeding 1mm in diameter | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass beads exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported glass beads worth $606 thousand (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (31%), India (23%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $189K | 31% |
| India | $138K | 23% |
| United States | $75K | 12% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 9.7% |
| Italy | $22K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $21K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $12K | 1.9% |
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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glass beads worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.53 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 glass beads to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $23.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export glass beads?
Yes. Egypt exported $606 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7018.10 (60% of the value) and 7018.90 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
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