Glass molds imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported glass molds worth $9.6 million (414 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.6M | 414 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 369 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 348 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 269 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 406 t |
Where Egypt imports glass molds from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 70% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $371K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $357K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $270K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $178K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $79K | 0.8% |
| Croatia | $66K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.20 per kg, close to the world average of $20.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8480.50: Moulds: for glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass molds imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glass molds worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass molds to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.20 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $20.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass molds to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass molds?
The HS code for glass molds is subheading 8480.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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