Mirrors imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mirrors by Egypt reached $14.8 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.1 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 | $14.8M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 8.9K t |
Where Egypt imports mirrors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 76% |
| United States | $714K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $414K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $353K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $311K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $274K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $153K | 1% |
| India | $153K | 1% |
| Germany | $138K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $134K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7009
| 7009.10 | Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 45% |
| 7009.91 | Glass mirrors: unframed, excluding rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 37% |
| 7009.92 | Glass mirrors: framed, excluding rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 77% below the world average of $5.05, 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.
Mirrors exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $9.0 million of mirrors in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (18%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Jordan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.6M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Jordan | $999K | 11% |
| Libya | $889K | 9.8% |
| Sudan | $503K | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $432K | 4.8% |
| Palestine | $429K | 4.8% |
| Israel | $385K | 4.3% |
| United States | $367K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $349K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors.
Common questions
What is the value of mirrors imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported mirrors worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mirrors to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by the United States (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of mirrors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $5.05 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 mirrors to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export mirrors?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mirrors?
The HS code for mirrors is heading 7009. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7009.10 (45% of the value) and 7009.91 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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