Frozen potatoes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported frozen potatoes worth $14.0 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.0 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 | $14.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 25.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $801K | 907 t |
| 2018 | $265K | 600 t |
| 2017 | $643K | 781 t |
Where Egypt exports frozen potatoes to
The largest buyer markets were Jordan (46%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Palestine (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $6.4M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 24% |
| Palestine | $616K | 4.4% |
| Oman | $471K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $395K | 2.8% |
| Libya | $356K | 2.6% |
| Romania | $337K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $320K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $214K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $168K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.80. 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.
Frozen potatoes imports to Egypt
Imports of frozen potatoes by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 59% |
| Netherlands | $778K | 35% |
| Belgium | $131K | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt frozen potatoes exports (HS 0710.10): 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 0710.10: Vegetables: potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen potatoes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported frozen potatoes worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 114 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen potatoes from Egypt?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and Palestine (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen potatoes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $643 thousand in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import frozen potatoes?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen potatoes?
The HS code for frozen potatoes is subheading 0710.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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