Head lettuce exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $18.4 million of head lettuce in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.4 million.
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 | $18.4M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 10.6K t |
Where Egypt exports head lettuce to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.5M | 52% |
| Bahrain | $2.2M | 12% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| Greece | $544K | 3% |
| Hungary | $495K | 2.7% |
| Slovenia | $488K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $475K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $431K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $394K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $257K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 44% below the world average of $1.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 head lettuce exports (HS 0705.11): 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 0705.11: Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of head lettuce exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported head lettuce worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 118 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy head lettuce from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Bahrain (12%) and Russia (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average export price of head lettuce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of head lettuce from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for head lettuce?
The HS code for head lettuce is subheading 0705.11. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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