Glass fibre rovings exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $124.4 million of glass fibre rovings in 2024 (107.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $124.4M | 107.1K t |
| 2023 | $110.7M | 129.3K t |
| 2022 | $116.4M | 101.7K t |
| 2021 | $110.4M | 112.4K t |
| 2020 | $96.5M | 126.2K t |
| 2019 | $84.1M | 91.0K t |
| 2018 | $99.1M | 103.0K t |
| 2017 | $84.7M | 93.4K t |
Where Egypt exports glass fibre rovings to
Most of it went to Turkey (25%), United States (16%), Morocco (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $30.9M | 25% |
| United States | $20.4M | 16% |
| Morocco | $9.1M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 5.9% |
| Finland | $6.2M | 5% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | $4.7M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $4.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre rovings imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported glass fibre rovings worth $2.3 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 75% |
| Japan | $214K | 9.3% |
| Bahrain | $115K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 4.8% |
| United States | $67K | 2.9% |
| India | $51K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt glass fibre rovings exports (HS 7019.12): 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 7019.12: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre rovings exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported glass fibre rovings worth $124.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 84 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass fibre rovings from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass fibre rovings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of glass fibre rovings from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.7 million in 2017 to $124.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $103.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import glass fibre rovings?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and Bahrain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $122.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre rovings?
The HS code for glass fibre rovings is subheading 7019.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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