High-hardness technical ceramics imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $2.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.3 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 | $2.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt imports high-hardness technical ceramics from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 85% |
| Germany | $109K | 4.5% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 2.1% |
| United States | $43K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $28K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $17K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 90% below the world average of $8.26, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt high-hardness technical ceramics imports (HS 6909.12): 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 6909.12: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale.
Common questions
What is the value of high-hardness technical ceramics imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high-hardness technical ceramics worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-hardness technical ceramics to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-hardness technical ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-hardness technical ceramics to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics?
The HS code for high-hardness technical ceramics is subheading 6909.12. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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