Candied fruit exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $2.9 million of candied fruit in 2024 (779 tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $2.9M | 779 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $52K | 28 t |
| 2020 | $101K | 89 t |
| 2019 | $159K | 86 t |
| 2018 | $60K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $22K | 16 t |
Where Egypt exports candied fruit to
Most of it went to Belgium (30%), Germany (21%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $889K | 30% |
| Germany | $622K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $604K | 21% |
| Croatia | $302K | 10% |
| Poland | $206K | 7% |
| Libya | $140K | 4.8% |
| Slovenia | $63K | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $49K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised).
Common questions
What is the value of candied fruit exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported candied fruit worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 779 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy candied fruit from Egypt?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($889 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average export price of candied fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.54 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 candied fruit from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import candied fruit?
Yes. Egypt imported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Turkey and Brazil. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for candied fruit?
The HS code for candied fruit is heading 2006. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2006.00. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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