Live plants imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live plants by Egypt reached $15.3 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 685 t |
Where Egypt imports live plants from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (32%), Spain (21%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 32% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 15% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| France | $919K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $236K | 1.5% |
| China | $149K | 1% |
| Italy | $102K | 0.7% |
| United States | $69K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 0602
| 0602.20 | Plants, live: edible fruit or nut trees, shrubs and bushes, grafted or not | 44% |
| 0602.90 | Plants, live: n.e.c. in heading no. 0602 | 34% |
| 0602.10 | Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips | 22% |
| 0602.30 | Plants, live: rhododendrons and azaleas, grafted or not | 0.4% |
| 0602.40 | Plants, live: roses, grafted or not | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.68 per kg, 164% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
Live plants exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $9.1 million of live plants in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (19%), Algeria (14%), Kuwait (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 19% |
| Algeria | $1.3M | 14% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 13% |
| India | $771K | 8.5% |
| Lebanon | $719K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $638K | 7% |
| Turkey | $504K | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $407K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $407K | 4.5% |
| Tunisia | $220K | 2.4% |
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 0602: Plants, live; n.e.c. in heading no. 0601, (including their roots) cuttings and slips; mushroom spawn.
Common questions
What is the value of live plants imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported live plants worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply live plants to Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of live plants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.68 per kg in 2024, 164% above the world average of $2.53 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 imports of live plants to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 759%. The peak was 2021 at $21.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export live plants?
Yes. Egypt exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live plants?
The HS code for live plants is heading 0602. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0602.20 (44% of the value) and 0602.90 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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