Dried chili peppers imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported dried chili peppers worth $2.1 million (591 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 591 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $548K | 142 t |
| 2020 | $337K | 159 t |
| 2019 | $426K | 179 t |
| 2018 | $148K | 70 t |
| 2017 | $224K | 318 t |
Where Egypt imports dried chili peppers from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.3M | 62% |
| Italy | $172K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $171K | 8% |
| Spain | $123K | 5.8% |
| India | $115K | 5.4% |
| Guatemala | $113K | 5.3% |
| Pakistan | $80K | 3.8% |
| China | $18K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 36% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Dried chili peppers exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported dried chili peppers worth $989 thousand (363 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), Tunisia (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $266K | 27% |
| Tunisia | $183K | 19% |
| Germany | $150K | 15% |
| Algeria | $147K | 15% |
| Libya | $45K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $34K | 3.4% |
| Guatemala | $24K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $23K | 2.3% |
| Israel | $21K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried chili peppers imports (HS 0904.21): 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 0904.21: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, dried, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried chili peppers imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dried chili peppers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried chili peppers to Egypt?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried chili peppers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried chili peppers to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 851%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dried chili peppers?
Yes. Egypt exported $989 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Tunisia and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried chili peppers?
The HS code for dried chili peppers is subheading 0904.21. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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