Avocados imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported avocados worth $3.7 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $3.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Egypt imports avocados from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.2M | 59% |
| Lebanon | $1.5M | 40% |
| Argentina | $25K | 0.7% |
| Peru | $11K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $3K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.82, 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.
Avocados exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported avocados worth $3.1 million (876 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (40%), United Kingdom (40%), Seychelles (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 40% |
| Seychelles | $148K | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $134K | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $100K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $55K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $35K | 1.1% |
| Syria | $21K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt avocados imports (HS 0804.40): 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 0804.40: Fruit, edible: avocados, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of avocados imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported avocados worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply avocados to Egypt?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Lebanon (40%) and Argentina (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of avocados per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of avocados to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10 thousand in 2018 to $3.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export avocados?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the Seychelles. That compares with imports of $3.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for avocados?
The HS code for avocados is subheading 0804.40. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
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