Bulk black tea exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported bulk black tea worth $3.8 million (685 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $3.8M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $858K | 177 t |
| 2021 | $620K | 122 t |
| 2020 | $791K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $491K | 113 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 524 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 349 t |
Where Egypt exports bulk black tea to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 82% |
| Kuwait | $264K | 7% |
| United States | $103K | 2.7% |
| Palestine | $98K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $37K | 1% |
| Libya | $29K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.6% |
| Philippines | $18K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 110% above the world average of $2.63. 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.
Bulk black tea imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $206.9 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (95.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Kenya alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $193.9M | 94% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| India | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $701K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $552K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $247K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $155K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $143K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt bulk black tea exports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported bulk black tea worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk black tea from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Kuwait (7%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bulk black tea from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import bulk black tea?
Yes. Egypt imported $206.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, Sri Lanka and India. That compares with exports of $3.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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