Dried ginger imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.9 million of dried ginger in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 93% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $6.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports dried ginger from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+716% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 82% |
| India | $473K | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $460K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $189K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $94K | 1.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 79% above the world average of $1.41. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt dried ginger imports (HS 0910.11): 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 0910.11: Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground.
Common questions
What is the value of dried ginger imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dried ginger worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried ginger to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (7%) and Nigeria (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 716% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried ginger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried ginger to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried ginger?
The HS code for dried ginger is subheading 0910.11. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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