Bananas exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported bananas worth $21.8 million (26.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 220% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average.
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 | $21.8M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $335K | 600 t |
| 2017 | $521K | 622 t |
Where Egypt exports bananas to
Most of it went to Tunisia (50%), Turkey (10%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+882% on the year before).
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 74% |
| 0803.10 | Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bananas imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $1.7 million of bananas in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Brazil (46%), Ecuador (34%), Costa Rica (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $782K | 46% |
| Ecuador | $573K | 34% |
| Costa Rica | $348K | 20% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.1% |
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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported bananas worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 153 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 220% on 2023.
Which countries buy bananas from Egypt?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average export price of bananas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.65 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 bananas from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $521 thousand in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import bananas?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Ecuador and Costa Rica. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0803.90 (74% of the value) and 0803.10 (26%). 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 0803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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