Canned tomatoes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $99.4 million of canned tomatoes in 2024 (68.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 150 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $99.4M | 68.1K t |
| 2023 | $123.0M | 80.2K t |
| 2022 | $82.1M | 61.5K t |
| 2021 | $55.8M | 50.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 18.0K t |
Where Egypt exports canned tomatoes to
Most of it went to Morocco (14%), Poland (9%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $13.8M | 14% |
| Poland | $8.7M | 8.8% |
| United States | $8.6M | 8.7% |
| Portugal | $7.5M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 7.5% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 2002
| 2002.90 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 95% |
| 2002.10 | Vegetable preparations: tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2002.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Canned tomatoes imports to Egypt
Imports of canned tomatoes by Egypt reached $10.5 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (35%), China (33%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.7M | 35% |
| China | $3.5M | 33% |
| United States | $1.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $727K | 6.9% |
| Spain | $319K | 3% |
| Greece | $231K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.7% |
| India | $53K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
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 2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of canned tomatoes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported canned tomatoes worth $99.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy canned tomatoes from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Poland (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average export price of canned tomatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.38 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 canned tomatoes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $99.4 million in 2024, an increase of 458%. The peak was 2023 at $123.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import canned tomatoes?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $88.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned tomatoes?
The HS code for canned tomatoes is heading 2002. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2002.90 (95% of the value) and 2002.10 (5%). 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 2002 page.
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