Glass bottles and jars exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Egypt reached $101.2 million in 2024 (105.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $154.5 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 | $101.2M | 105.4K t |
| 2023 | $125.7M | 144.4K t |
| 2022 | $154.5M | 159.1K t |
| 2021 | $82.6M | 123.4K t |
| 2020 | $55.4M | 100.5K t |
| 2019 | $65.0M | 118.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 52.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 34.9K t |
Where Egypt exports glass bottles and jars to
Most of it went to United States (21%), Lebanon (12%), Libya (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.4M | 21% |
| Lebanon | $12.4M | 12% |
| Libya | $9.3M | 9.2% |
| Morocco | $8.3M | 8.2% |
| Algeria | $7.5M | 7.4% |
| Syria | $4.0M | 4% |
| Ghana | $3.6M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Greece | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Kenya | $3.2M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 1% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $31.8 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (24.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (30%), Italy (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 30% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 14% |
| India | $4.2M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 7.9% |
| France | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Hungary | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $869K | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $437K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported glass bottles and jars worth $101.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass bottles and jars from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Lebanon (12%) and Libya (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 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 glass bottles and jars from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $101.2 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. The peak was 2022 at $154.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Egypt imported $31.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (99% of the value) and 7010.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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