Fresh legumes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh legumes by Egypt reached $71.2 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $71.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $73.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $70.2M | 25.1K t |
| 2020 | $58.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $55.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 24.3K t |
Where Egypt exports fresh legumes to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (38%), Netherlands (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $27.0M | 38% |
| Netherlands | $8.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 12% |
| France | $5.2M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $3.6M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| Norway | $704K | 1% |
Product types under HS 0708
| 0708.20 | Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 65% |
| 0708.10 | Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 33% |
| 0708.90 | Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas and beans), shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0708.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 67% above the world average of $1.80. 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 legumes imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported fresh legumes worth $516 thousand (498 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (48%), Canada (26%), Serbia (20%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $249K | 48% |
| Canada | $133K | 26% |
| Serbia | $104K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $7K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
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 0708: Leguminous vegetables; shelled or unshelled, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh legumes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh legumes worth $71.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 161 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh legumes from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($27.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh legumes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $1.80 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 fresh legumes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.6 million in 2017 to $71.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $73.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import fresh legumes?
Yes. Egypt imported $516 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Canada and Serbia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $70.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh legumes?
The HS code for fresh legumes is heading 0708. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0708.20 (65% of the value) and 0708.10 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0708 page.
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