Frozen vegetables exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen vegetables by Egypt reached $296.1 million in 2024 (211.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $296.1M | 211.8K t |
| 2023 | $243.2M | 170.8K t |
| 2022 | $253.8M | 189.3K t |
| 2021 | $140.9M | 125.0K t |
| 2020 | $111.4M | 86.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.8M | 70.9K t |
| 2018 | $77.5M | 60.5K t |
| 2017 | $77.2M | 46.6K t |
Where Egypt exports frozen vegetables to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (11%), United States (11%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $33.0M | 11% |
| United States | $31.9M | 11% |
| Russia | $23.6M | 8% |
| Spain | $18.9M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.7M | 5% |
| Jordan | $13.7M | 4.6% |
| France | $13.1M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $12.4M | 4.2% |
| Palestine | $11.9M | 4% |
Product types under HS 0710
| 0710.80 | Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, n.e.c. in heading no. 0710, frozen | 64% |
| 0710.90 | Vegetable mixtures: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 17% |
| 0710.22 | Vegetables, leguminous: beans (vigna spp., phaseolus spp.), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 7.3% |
| 0710.10 | Vegetables: potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 4.7% |
| 0710.29 | Vegetables, leguminous: (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 4% |
| 0710.30 | Vegetables: spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach), uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 1.4% |
| 0710.21 | Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 1.2% |
| 0710.40 | Vegetables: sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0710.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen vegetables imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported frozen vegetables worth $10.8 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (37%), Poland (29%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.0M | 37% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 12% |
| India | $857K | 8% |
| Netherlands | $781K | 7.3% |
| China | $303K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $211K | 2% |
| Belgium | $131K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $49K | 0.5% |
| United States | $36K | 0.3% |
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 0710: Vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water); frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen vegetables exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported frozen vegetables worth $296.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen vegetables from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 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 frozen vegetables from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $77.2 million in 2017 to $296.1 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import frozen vegetables?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Poland and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $285.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen vegetables?
The HS code for frozen vegetables is heading 0710. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0710.80 (64% of the value) and 0710.90 (17%). 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.
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