Fresh flatfish (other species) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $21.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. That is 141% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $21.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 970 t |
| 2021 | $830K | 408 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Egypt exports fresh flatfish (other species) to
Most of it went to Kuwait (42%), Lebanon (23%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $8.9M | 42% |
| Lebanon | $4.8M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Libya | $966K | 4.6% |
| Russia | $668K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $203K | 1% |
| Morocco | $184K | 0.9% |
| United States | $43K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, close to the world average of $5.44.
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 flatfish (other species) exports (HS 0302.29): 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 0302.29: Fish: fresh or chilled, flat fish, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.2, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh flatfish (other species) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh flatfish (other species) worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 92 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 141% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh flatfish (other species) from Egypt?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Lebanon (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh flatfish (other species) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.44 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 flatfish (other species) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh flatfish (other species)?
The HS code for fresh flatfish (other species) is subheading 0302.29. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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