Leeks and shallots exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of leeks and shallots by Egypt reached $10.4 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 128 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $10.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 745 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 947 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 892 t |
Where Egypt exports leeks and shallots to
Germany alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.6M | 74% |
| Norway | $948K | 9.1% |
| Austria | $802K | 7.7% |
| Denmark | $267K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 2.1% |
| France | $142K | 1.4% |
| Iceland | $79K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $59K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $41K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.38. 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 leeks and shallots exports (HS 0703.90): 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 0703.90: Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leeks and shallots exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported leeks and shallots worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 128 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy leeks and shallots from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Norway (9%) and Austria (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average export price of leeks and shallots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of leeks and shallots from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leeks and shallots?
The HS code for leeks and shallots is subheading 0703.90. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
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