Mineral water exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of mineral water by Egypt reached $4.0 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $4.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $47K | 74 t |
| 2020 | $205K | 386 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $138K | 426 t |
| 2017 | $65K | 368 t |
Where Egypt exports mineral water to
Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), Sudan (34%), Saudi Arabia (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+773% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 34% |
| Sudan | $1.4M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $963K | 24% |
| Libya | $82K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $49K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1% |
| Oman | $34K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $25K | 0.6% |
| Palestine | $24K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $23K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2201
| 2201.10 | Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured) | 96% |
| 2201.90 | Waters: other than mineral and aerated, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured), ice and snow | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2201.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 2300% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Mineral water imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $2.0 million of mineral water in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 71% |
| France | $274K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $40K | 2% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.3% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
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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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 2201: Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral water exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported mineral water worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral water from Egypt?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Sudan (34%) and Saudi Arabia (24%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral water per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 2300% above the world average of $0.04 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 mineral water from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import mineral water?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral water?
The HS code for mineral water is heading 2201. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2201.10 (96% of the value) and 2201.90 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2201 page.
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