Fresh cut greenery exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $2.5 million of fresh cut greenery in 2024 (322 tonnes). Value rose 215% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 112% 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 | $2.5M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $807K | 80 t |
| 2022 | $214K | 52 t |
| 2021 | $138K | 131 t |
| 2020 | $35K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $38K | 14 t |
| 2018 | $26K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 3 t |
Where Egypt exports fresh cut greenery to
One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $1.6M | 64% |
| Saudi Arabia | $575K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $52K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $24K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 0.8% |
| United States | $16K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 123% above the world average of $3.53. 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.
Fresh cut greenery imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported fresh cut greenery worth $203 thousand (27 tonnes). Lebanon alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+716% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fresh cut greenery exports (HS 0604.20): 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 0604.20: Foliage, branches and other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses and lichens: suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cut greenery exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh cut greenery worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 215% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cut greenery from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cut greenery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh cut greenery from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $476 thousand a year.
Does Egypt also import fresh cut greenery?
Yes. Egypt imported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lebanon, Kenya and Thailand. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cut greenery?
The HS code for fresh cut greenery is subheading 0604.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0604 page.
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