Laboratory and agricultural ceramics imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.4 million of laboratory and agricultural ceramics in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.5 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 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 5.5K t |
Where Egypt imports laboratory and agricultural ceramics from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 61% |
| Germany | $915K | 17% |
| United States | $264K | 4.9% |
| France | $201K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $66K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $55K | 1% |
| India | $54K | 1% |
| South Korea | $51K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 6909
| 6909.12 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale | 45% |
| 6909.19 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or… | 45% |
| 6909.11 | Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china | 9.1% |
| 6909.90 | Ceramic wares: pots, jars and similar articles of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods and ceramic troughs, tubs and similar… | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 90% below the world average of $12.10, 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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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: Ceramic ware for laboratory, chemical, other technical uses; ceramic troughs, tubs, similar receptacles used in agriculture; ceramic pots, jars and similar used in the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory and agricultural ceramics imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported laboratory and agricultural ceramics worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory and agricultural ceramics to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory and agricultural ceramics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $12.10 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 laboratory and agricultural ceramics to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $13.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for laboratory and agricultural ceramics?
The HS code for laboratory and agricultural ceramics is heading 6909. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6909.12 (45% of the value) and 6909.19 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
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