Fresh tilapia exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported fresh tilapia worth $9.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 55 countries. Value rose 74% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.1 million.
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 | $9.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $554K | 403 t |
Where Egypt exports fresh tilapia to
United Arab Emirates alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 64% |
| Kuwait | $921K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $724K | 7.9% |
| Qatar | $633K | 6.9% |
| Bahrain | $579K | 6.3% |
| Libya | $320K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $56K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $53K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 tilapia exports (HS 0302.71): 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 0302.71: Fish: fresh or chilled, tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), 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 tilapia exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fresh tilapia worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 55 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh tilapia from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Kuwait (10%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh tilapia per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh tilapia from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $554 thousand in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh tilapia?
The HS code for fresh tilapia is subheading 0302.71. 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?
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