Jams and preserves exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported jams and preserves worth $65.4 million (32.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $65.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2023 | $63.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.6M | 26.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 17.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 7.6K t |
Where Egypt exports jams and preserves to
Most of it went to United States (28%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Netherlands (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.2M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Sudan | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Palestine | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 2007
| 2007.99 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of fruit or nuts n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether… | 69% |
| 2007.10 | Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes: homogenised, cooked preparations, whether or not containing added sugar… | 28% |
| 2007.91 | Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added… | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2007.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Jams and preserves imports to Egypt
Imports of jams and preserves by Egypt reached $10.7 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Syria (24%), Greece (5%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.0M | 37% |
| Syria | $2.6M | 24% |
| Greece | $537K | 5% |
| Belgium | $500K | 4.7% |
| Ecuador | $493K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $479K | 4.5% |
| Lebanon | $226K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $207K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $200K | 1.9% |
| India | $183K | 1.7% |
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 2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of jams and preserves exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported jams and preserves worth $65.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy jams and preserves from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average export price of jams and preserves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.42 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 jams and preserves from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $65.4 million in 2024, an increase of 477%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import jams and preserves?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Syria and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for jams and preserves?
The HS code for jams and preserves is heading 2007. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2007.99 (69% of the value) and 2007.10 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2007 page.
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