Glass tubes (standard) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported glass tubes (standard) worth $5.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 792 t |
| 2019 | $307K | 328 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Egypt imports glass tubes (standard) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 63% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 35% |
| India | $111K | 2.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.34. 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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The shipment records behind Egypt glass tubes (standard) imports (HS 7002.39): 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 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 Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C, not fused quartz or other fused silica.
Common questions
What is the value of glass tubes (standard) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported glass tubes (standard) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass tubes (standard) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (35%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass tubes (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.34 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 tubes (standard) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass tubes (standard)?
The HS code for glass tubes (standard) is subheading 7002.39. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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