Cereal straw exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal straw by Egypt reached $6.7 million in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $6.7M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $834K | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $362K | 844 t |
| 2020 | $253K | 336 t |
| 2019 | $153K | 191 t |
| 2018 | $189K | 560 t |
| 2017 | $792K | 4.3K t |
Where Egypt exports cereal straw to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
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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 1213: Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal straw exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported cereal straw worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal straw from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Jordan (27%) and Oman (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal straw per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.15 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 cereal straw from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $792 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 743%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cereal straw?
The HS code for cereal straw is heading 1213. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1213.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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