Lamp glass shade imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $5.2 million of lamp glass shade in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.9 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 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt imports lamp glass shade from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 95% |
| Germany | $154K | 3% |
| Greece | $29K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.98, 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.
Lamp glass shade exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported lamp glass shade worth $3.2 million (186 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (37%), Libya (12%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 37% |
| Libya | $395K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $336K | 11% |
| United States | $302K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $157K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $121K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $113K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $108K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $105K | 3.3% |
| Tunisia | $97K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt lamp glass shade imports (HS 9405.91): 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 9405.91: Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp glass shade imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported lamp glass shade worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp glass shade to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Greece (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp glass shade per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lamp glass shade to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $36.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export lamp glass shade?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Libya and the Czech Republic. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp glass shade?
The HS code for lamp glass shade is subheading 9405.91. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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