Dried apricots imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried apricots by Egypt reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.9 million.
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 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports dried apricots from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.7M | 99% |
| Syria | $46K | 1% |
| France | $17K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried apricots exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $299 thousand of dried apricots in 2024 (112 tonnes). Turkey alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+514% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $205K | 69% |
| Algeria | $91K | 31% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried apricots imports (HS 0813.10): 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 0813.10: Fruit, edible: apricots, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried apricots imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dried apricots worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried apricots to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Syria (1%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried apricots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried apricots to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2021 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dried apricots?
Yes. Egypt exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried apricots?
The HS code for dried apricots is subheading 0813.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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