Smoking pipes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $9.9 million of smoking pipes in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 117 countries for exports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Egypt exports smoking pipes to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (41%), Libya (11%), South Africa (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 41% |
| Libya | $1.1M | 11% |
| South Africa | $652K | 6.6% |
| Jordan | $591K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 5.8% |
| United States | $529K | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $287K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $272K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $251K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $242K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.13, 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.
Smoking pipes imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.2 million of smoking pipes in 2024 (355 tonnes). China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 94% |
| Turkey | $44K | 3.7% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $12K | 1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
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 9614: Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking pipes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported smoking pipes worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 117 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy smoking pipes from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Libya (11%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average export price of smoking pipes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.13 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 exports of smoking pipes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $17.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import smoking pipes?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking pipes?
The HS code for smoking pipes is heading 9614. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9614.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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