Canary seed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canary seed by Egypt reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.7 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 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt imports canary seed from
Canada alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 89% |
| Russia | $257K | 11% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.75. 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.
Canary seed exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.0 million of canary seed in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Algeria (39%), Libya (38%), Belgium (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $393K | 39% |
| Libya | $385K | 38% |
| Belgium | $131K | 13% |
| Tunisia | $40K | 4% |
| Germany | $24K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt canary seed imports (HS 1008.30): 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 1008.30: Cereals: canary seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of canary seed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported canary seed worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply canary seed to Egypt?
Canada was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Russia (11%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of canary seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of canary seed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export canary seed?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for canary seed?
The HS code for canary seed is subheading 1008.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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