Other ceramic articles imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other ceramic articles by Egypt reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.7 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 | $2.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 204 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 6.6K t |
Where Egypt imports other ceramic articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 81% |
| Malaysia | $199K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $31K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $29K | 1.1% |
| India | $25K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $20K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6914
| 6914.10 | Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69: of porcelain or china | 54% |
| 6914.90 | Ceramic articles n.e.c. in chapter 69: other than of porcelain or china | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6914.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.70, 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.
Other ceramic articles exports from Egypt
Exports of other ceramic articles by Egypt reached $314 thousand in 2024 (402 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (36%), Germany (21%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $112K | 36% |
| Germany | $66K | 21% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 6% |
| Italy | $16K | 5.2% |
| Libya | $16K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $9K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $6K | 1.9% |
| United States | $4K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 6914: Ceramic articles; n.e.c. in chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of other ceramic articles imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other ceramic articles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ceramic articles to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Malaysia (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of other ceramic articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.70 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 other ceramic articles to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export other ceramic articles?
Yes. Egypt exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ceramic articles?
The HS code for other ceramic articles is heading 6914. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6914.10 (54% of the value) and 6914.90 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6914 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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