Corn seed imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn seed by Egypt reached $13.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 130% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $13.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 505 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 749 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports corn seed from
France alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $7.9M | 60% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 14% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $979K | 7.5% |
| Romania | $645K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $185K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $126K | 1% |
| United States | $44K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.42 per kg, 402% above the world average of $1.28. 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.
Corn seed exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported corn seed worth $2.0 million (404 tonnes). Algeria alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.5M | 75% |
| Libya | $143K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $126K | 6.2% |
| Jordan | $113K | 5.5% |
| Oman | $40K | 2% |
| Kenya | $39K | 1.9% |
| Yemen | $19K | 0.9% |
| India | $12K | 0.6% |
| Georgia | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported corn seed worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 130% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Thailand (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.42 per kg in 2024, 402% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corn seed to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export corn seed?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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