Glass fiber exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported glass fiber worth $299.8 million (234.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $385.7 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 | $299.8M | 234.8K t |
| 2023 | $295.2M | 240.9K t |
| 2022 | $385.7M | 229.2K t |
| 2021 | $272.8M | 251.5K t |
| 2020 | $209.5M | 234.8K t |
| 2019 | $238.4M | 227.3K t |
| 2018 | $232.1M | 223.5K t |
| 2017 | $168.6M | 171.6K t |
Where Egypt exports glass fiber to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (17%), United States (14%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $50.5M | 17% |
| United States | $42.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $37.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $29.2M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $24.5M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $16.5M | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $12.8M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 4% |
| France | $9.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.12 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings | 42% |
| 7019.11 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm | 24% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, mats | 16% |
| 7019.90 | Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 | 15% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets | 1.7% |
| 7019.40 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics of rovings | 0.8% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles) | 0.2% |
| 7019.59 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Glass fiber imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $29.4 million of glass fiber in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (44%), Turkey (19%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 44% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $593K | 2% |
| Sweden | $581K | 2% |
| India | $528K | 1.8% |
| France | $476K | 1.6% |
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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: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported glass fiber worth $299.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass fiber from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($50.5 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.48 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 fiber from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $168.6 million in 2017 to $299.8 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $385.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import glass fiber?
Yes. Egypt imported $29.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $270.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7019.12 (42% of the value) and 7019.11 (24%). 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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