Honey exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported honey worth $6.1 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.3 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 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 934 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 611 t |
Where Egypt exports honey to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), Tunisia (18%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 26% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 18% |
| Kuwait | $653K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $607K | 9.9% |
| United States | $579K | 9.4% |
| Jordan | $368K | 6% |
| Kenya | $247K | 4% |
| China | $162K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $126K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $123K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.78. 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.
Honey imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported honey worth $567 thousand (106 tonnes). The largest suppliers were New Zealand (37%), Morocco (29%), Germany (24%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $208K | 37% |
| Morocco | $162K | 29% |
| Germany | $134K | 24% |
| France | $34K | 6% |
| Greece | $16K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $11K | 2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 0409: Honey; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of honey exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported honey worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy honey from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Tunisia (18%) and Kuwait (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average export price of honey per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.78 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 exports of honey from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2021 at $9.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import honey?
Yes. Egypt imported $567 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Morocco and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for honey?
The HS code for honey is heading 0409. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0409.00. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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