Glass rods and tubes imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $13.0 million of glass rods and tubes in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.7 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 | $13.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt imports glass rods and tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 52% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 32% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 15% |
| India | $112K | 0.9% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7002
| 7002.31 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica | 56% |
| 7002.39 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per… | 41% |
| 7002.32 | Glass: unworked, tubes, of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a… | 1.9% |
| 7002.20 | Glass: unworked, in rods | 0.9% |
| 7002.10 | Glass: unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 30% above the world average of $4.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked.
Common questions
What is the value of glass rods and tubes imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glass rods and tubes worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass rods and tubes to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Italy (32%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass rods and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $4.47 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 rods and tubes to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 361%. The peak was 2022 at $20.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for glass rods and tubes?
The HS code for glass rods and tubes is heading 7002. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7002.31 (56% of the value) and 7002.39 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
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