Dried fruit exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried fruit by Egypt reached $79.4 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $79.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $65.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 754 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 777 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 812 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 452 t |
Where Egypt exports dried fruit to
United States alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $61.4M | 77% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 5.6% |
| Libya | $4.2M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $535K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $339K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $292K | 0.4% |
| Brunei | $291K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $242K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 0813
| 0813.40 | Fruit, edible: fruit n.e.c. in heading no. 0812, dried | 91% |
| 0813.50 | Nuts, edible: mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of chapter 08 | 9% |
| 0813.10 | Fruit, edible: apricots, dried | 0.4% |
| 0813.30 | Fruit, edible: apples, dried | 0% |
| 0813.20 | Fruit, edible: prunes, dried | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0813.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.86 per kg, 529% above the world average of $3.00. 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 fruit imports to Egypt
Imports of dried fruit by Egypt reached $8.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.8M | 58% |
| Argentina | $1.3M | 16% |
| India | $968K | 12% |
| France | $592K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $251K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $127K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $84K | 1% |
| Syria | $46K | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $25K | 0.3% |
| Madagascar | $20K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fruit, dried, other than that of heading no. 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of dried fruit exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported dried fruit worth $79.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 179 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried fruit from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($61.4 million), followed by Canada (6%) and Libya (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Brunei grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.86 per kg in 2024, 529% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of dried fruit from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $79.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import dried fruit?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Argentina and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $71.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried fruit?
The HS code for dried fruit is heading 0813. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0813.40 (91% of the value) and 0813.50 (9%). 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.
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