Leaf lettuce exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $8.9 million of leaf lettuce in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 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 | $8.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $770K | 718 t |
| 2020 | $430K | 425 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $731K | 680 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt exports leaf lettuce to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+877% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 51% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $473K | 5.3% |
| Maldives | $458K | 5.1% |
| Seychelles | $331K | 3.7% |
| Mauritius | $326K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 3% |
| Hungary | $200K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $156K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.71. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt leaf lettuce exports (HS 0705.19): 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 0705.19: Vegetables: lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leaf lettuce exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported leaf lettuce worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy leaf lettuce from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Oman (18%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 877% on the year.
What is the average export price of leaf lettuce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of leaf lettuce from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 626%. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leaf lettuce?
The HS code for leaf lettuce is subheading 0705.19. 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.
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