Ground ginger imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $27.0 million of ground ginger in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. That is 151% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% 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 | $27.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $850K | 151 t |
| 2021 | $717K | 208 t |
| 2020 | $438K | 138 t |
| 2019 | $261K | 65 t |
| 2018 | $196K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $163K | 35 t |
Where Egypt imports ground ginger from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $26.0M | 96% |
| China | $612K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $105K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $92K | 0.3% |
| India | $90K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ground ginger imports (HS 0910.12): 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 0910.12: Spices: ginger, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground ginger imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ground ginger worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground ginger to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by China (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground ginger per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.48 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 ginger to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $163 thousand in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground ginger?
The HS code for ground ginger is subheading 0910.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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