Ceylon cinnamon sticks imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.4 million of ceylon cinnamon sticks in 2024 (466 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 466 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 482 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 482 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 271 t |
| 2017 | $421K | 208 t |
Where Egypt imports ceylon cinnamon sticks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 57% |
| Vietnam | $941K | 39% |
| Turkey | $81K | 3.4% |
| India | $17K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, close to the world average of $5.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ceylon cinnamon sticks imports (HS 0906.11): 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 0906.11: Spices: cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume), neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ceylon cinnamon sticks imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ceylon cinnamon sticks worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 466 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceylon cinnamon sticks to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Vietnam (39%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceylon cinnamon sticks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceylon cinnamon sticks to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $421 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 474%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceylon cinnamon sticks?
The HS code for ceylon cinnamon sticks is subheading 0906.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0906 page.
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