Fruit tree saplings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fruit tree saplings by Egypt reached $6.7 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.7M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 391 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 801 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $446K | 26 t |
Where Egypt imports fruit tree saplings from
Most of the value came from Spain (43%), United Kingdom (38%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 18% |
| United States | $54K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.05 per kg, 227% above the world average of $3.38. 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.
Fruit tree saplings exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported fruit tree saplings worth $3.1 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (35%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Iraq (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.1M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $559K | 18% |
| Iraq | $288K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $176K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $173K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $129K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $116K | 3.7% |
| India | $80K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $73K | 2.4% |
| Ethiopia | $66K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fruit tree saplings imports (HS 0602.20): 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 0602.20: Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit tree saplings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fruit tree saplings worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit tree saplings to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (38%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 910% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit tree saplings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.05 per kg in 2024, 227% above the world average of $3.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fruit tree saplings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $446 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export fruit tree saplings?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit tree saplings?
The HS code for fruit tree saplings is subheading 0602.20. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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