Clover seeds exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported clover seeds worth $6.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $42.9 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 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 30.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.3M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $42.9M | 29.7K t |
Where Egypt exports clover seeds to
The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (34%), Bulgaria (22%), India (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 34% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 22% |
| India | $867K | 14% |
| United States | $425K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $321K | 5% |
| France | $238K | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $148K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $133K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $122K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clover seeds imports to Egypt
Imports of clover seeds by Egypt reached $402 thousand in 2024 (87 tonnes). United States alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $402K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt clover seeds exports (HS 1209.22): 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 1209.22: Seeds of forage plants: clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of clover seeds exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported clover seeds worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 66 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy clover seeds from Egypt?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (22%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average export price of clover seeds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of clover seeds from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.9 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import clover seeds?
Yes. Egypt imported $402 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for clover seeds?
The HS code for clover seeds is subheading 1209.22. 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 1209 page.
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