Ground black pepper imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ground black pepper worth $5.2 million (848 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 112% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $5.2M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $354K | 65 t |
| 2020 | $259K | 88 t |
| 2019 | $438K | 147 t |
| 2018 | $245K | 44 t |
| 2017 | $356K | 136 t |
Where Egypt imports ground black pepper from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 77% |
| Brazil | $325K | 6.2% |
| Madagascar | $250K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $133K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $106K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $94K | 1.8% |
| India | $93K | 1.8% |
| China | $55K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $41K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground black pepper exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $638 thousand of ground black pepper in 2024 (141 tonnes). Most of it went to Thailand (26%), Turkey (19%), Austria (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $165K | 26% |
| Turkey | $123K | 19% |
| Austria | $75K | 12% |
| Algeria | $54K | 8.4% |
| Iraq | $50K | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 4.9% |
| Jordan | $30K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 2.2% |
| Palestine | $14K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ground black pepper imports (HS 0904.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0904.12: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground black pepper imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ground black pepper worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground black pepper to Egypt?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Brazil (6%) and Madagascar (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground black pepper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground black pepper to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $356 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export ground black pepper?
Yes. Egypt exported $638 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Turkey and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground black pepper?
The HS code for ground black pepper is subheading 0904.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
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