Ginger and spices imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ginger and spices worth $46.4 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $46.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 4.5K t |
Where Egypt imports ginger and spices from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $26.0M | 56% |
| China | $6.4M | 14% |
| India | $5.7M | 12% |
| Syria | $3.6M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Nigeria | $564K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $552K | 1.2% |
| Ethiopia | $517K | 1.1% |
| Tunisia | $463K | 1% |
| Albania | $393K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.12 | Spices: ginger, crushed or ground | 58% |
| 0910.11 | Spices: ginger, neither crushed nor ground | 15% |
| 0910.99 | Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910 | 14% |
| 0910.30 | Spices: turmeric (curcuma) | 11% |
| 0910.91 | Spices: mixtures of 2 or more products of different headings | 1.5% |
| 0910.20 | Spices: saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, 46% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
Ginger and spices exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported ginger and spices worth $32.6 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Germany (9%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $930K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $720K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ginger and spices worth $46.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by China (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $2.23 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 imports of ginger and spices to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $46.4 million in 2024, an increase of 769%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export ginger and spices?
Yes. Egypt exported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0910.12 (58% of the value) and 0910.11 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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