Glassware exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $182.4 million of glassware in 2024 (154.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $182.4M | 154.4K t |
| 2023 | $166.3M | 122.2K t |
| 2022 | $178.9M | 101.7K t |
| 2021 | $91.6M | 91.8K t |
| 2020 | $59.9M | 58.7K t |
| 2019 | $68.3M | 75.6K t |
| 2018 | $77.7M | 85.7K t |
| 2017 | $79.8M | 67.2K t |
Where Egypt exports glassware to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (20%), Brazil (16%), Morocco (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $37.4M | 21% |
| Brazil | $29.5M | 16% |
| Morocco | $21.1M | 12% |
| Algeria | $13.3M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $7.6M | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $6.0M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 3.3% |
| Libya | $5.7M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 57% |
| 7013.49 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4 | 23% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal | 8.8% |
| 7013.10 | Glassware: of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018), of… | 5.7% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 3.2% |
| 7013.41 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of lead crystal | 0.8% |
| 7013.91 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, of lead crystal | 0.8% |
| 7013.42 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 58% below the world average of $2.84, 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.
Glassware imports to Egypt
Imports of glassware by Egypt reached $54.4 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.3M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 11% |
| France | $4.6M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.7M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $876K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $769K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $270K | 0.5% |
| India | $261K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported glassware worth $182.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy glassware from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by Brazil (16%) and Morocco (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 117 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average export price of glassware per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $2.84 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 glassware from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $79.8 million in 2017 to $182.4 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import glassware?
Yes. Egypt imported $54.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $128.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (57% of the value) and 7013.49 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
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