Citrus essential oil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported citrus essential oil worth $2.3 million (53 tonnes). Value rose 117% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.3M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $459K | 47 t |
| 2020 | $282K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $605K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4 t |
Where Egypt exports citrus essential oil to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (40%), United Kingdom (12%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $933K | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $280K | 12% |
| Ireland | $217K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $146K | 6.3% |
| United States | $144K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $132K | 5.7% |
| Greece | $108K | 4.6% |
| China | $81K | 3.4% |
| India | $77K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.28 per kg, close to the world average of $50.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citrus essential oil imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $464 thousand of citrus essential oil in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (31%), United Kingdom (29%), Spain (22%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $145K | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 29% |
| Spain | $102K | 22% |
| Brazil | $19K | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $16K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $11K | 2.3% |
| France | $7K | 1.6% |
| India | $6K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $5K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt citrus essential oil exports (HS 3301.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3301.19: Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus essential oil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported citrus essential oil worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 117% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus essential oil from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average export price of citrus essential oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $44.28 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $50.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of citrus essential oil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import citrus essential oil?
Yes. Egypt imported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus essential oil?
The HS code for citrus essential oil is subheading 3301.19. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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