Heat-resistant tableware imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported heat-resistant tableware worth $5.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less 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 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Egypt imports heat-resistant tableware from
The largest suppliers were France (43%), Turkey (29%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 43% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 29% |
| Thailand | $579K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $443K | 8.1% |
| China | $357K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $108K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.15, 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.
Heat-resistant tableware exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported heat-resistant tableware worth $1.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Dominican Republic alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $923K | 63% |
| Paraguay | $172K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $57K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $54K | 3.6% |
| Syria | $32K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $16K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $14K | 1% |
| Poland | $12K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt heat-resistant tableware imports (HS 7013.42): 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 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 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-resistant tableware imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heat-resistant tableware worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-resistant tableware to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-resistant tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-resistant tableware to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export heat-resistant tableware?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Dominican Republic, Paraguay and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-resistant tableware?
The HS code for heat-resistant tableware is subheading 7013.42. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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