Fresh eggplant exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $3.6 million of fresh eggplant in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $908K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 999 t |
| 2017 | $785K | 615 t |
Where Egypt exports fresh eggplant to
Most of it went to Romania (32%), Seychelles (22%), Jordan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.1M | 32% |
| Seychelles | $777K | 22% |
| Jordan | $368K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $290K | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $245K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $96K | 2.7% |
| Maldives | $89K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $57K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $45K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fresh eggplant exports (HS 0709.30): 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 0709.30: Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh eggplant exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh eggplant worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh eggplant from Egypt?
Romania was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the Seychelles (22%) and Jordan (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh eggplant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh eggplant from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $785 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh eggplant?
The HS code for fresh eggplant is subheading 0709.30. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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