A decade ago, Egyptian demand for domestic glassware outstripped local production capacity 4:1, the shortfall being met principally by imports from France, Italy and Turkey. Enhanced consumer spending power has seen demand increase further in the intervening period, although manufacturing capacity has also progressed a long way, both in terms of tonnage melted and final product quality.
Origin
Unknown
Journal Title
Glass International June 1996 27-28
Sector
Domestic glass
Class
D 262