Dried vegetables exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried vegetables by Egypt reached $122.5 million in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value rose 23% on 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122.5M | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $99.4M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $108.2M | 38.9K t |
| 2021 | $95.0M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $75.5M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $63.5M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 22.7K t |
Where Egypt exports dried vegetables to
The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Germany (19%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $23.1M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $6.9M | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $4.9M | 4% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 3.6% |
| France | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 0712
| 0712.20 | Vegetables: onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | 55% |
| 0712.90 | Vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | 45% |
| 0712.39 | Vegetables: mushrooms, other than the genus Agaricus and truffles, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | 0.1% |
| 0712.31 | Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | 0% |
| 0712.33 | Vegetables: jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0712.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried vegetables imports to Egypt
Imports of dried vegetables by Egypt reached $3.2 million in 2024 (730 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (49%), Germany (19%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 49% |
| Germany | $613K | 19% |
| Spain | $291K | 9% |
| India | $180K | 5.6% |
| Serbia | $124K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $123K | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $84K | 2.6% |
| United States | $69K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $54K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0712: Vegetables, dried; whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried vegetables exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported dried vegetables worth $122.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried vegetables from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.76 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 vegetables from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $122.5 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import dried vegetables?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Spain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $119.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried vegetables?
The HS code for dried vegetables is heading 0712. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0712.20 (55% of the value) and 0712.90 (45%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
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