Dried lentils imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried lentils by Egypt reached $163.1 million in 2024 (172.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $163.1M | 172.8K t |
| 2023 | $129.0M | 153.2K t |
| 2022 | $103.4M | 113.0K t |
| 2021 | $129.2M | 180.8K t |
| 2020 | $80.3M | 149.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.5M | 116.9K t |
| 2018 | $79.3M | 185.7K t |
| 2017 | $72.3M | 112.4K t |
Where Egypt imports dried lentils from
The largest suppliers were Australia (30%), Turkey (28%), Canada (23%). Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $49.0M | 30% |
| Turkey | $46.0M | 28% |
| Canada | $37.8M | 23% |
| Russia | $17.2M | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.8M | 5.4% |
| Ukraine | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $194K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $134K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $43K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried lentils exports from Egypt
Exports of dried lentils by Egypt reached $26.7 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 136 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Sudan (49%), Tunisia (20%), Algeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $13.2M | 49% |
| Tunisia | $5.2M | 20% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 11% |
| Syria | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Jordan | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $309K | 1.2% |
| Palestine | $292K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $173K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $167K | 0.6% |
| United States | $148K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported dried lentils worth $163.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 211 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Egypt?
Australia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($49.0 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Canada (23%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried lentils to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72.3 million in 2017 to $163.1 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $100.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export dried lentils?
Yes. Egypt exported $26.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Tunisia and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $136.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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