Miscellaneous essential oil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported miscellaneous essential oil worth $42.4 million (433 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $53.8 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 | $42.4M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 552 t |
| 2022 | $45.5M | 506 t |
| 2021 | $53.8M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 553 t |
| 2017 | $50.6M | 346 t |
Where Egypt exports miscellaneous essential oil to
Most of it went to France (28%), United States (20%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.9M | 28% |
| United States | $8.5M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| China | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $97.73 per kg, 152% above the world average of $38.74. 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.
Miscellaneous essential oil imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $5.2 million of miscellaneous essential oil in 2024 (183 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (21%), India (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 21% |
| India | $875K | 17% |
| China | $775K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $607K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $544K | 11% |
| France | $367K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $252K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 2.1% |
| Hungary | $101K | 1.9% |
| Guatemala | $94K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt miscellaneous essential oil exports (HS 3301.29): 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 3301.29: Oils, essential: n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes.
Common questions
What is the value of miscellaneous essential oil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported miscellaneous essential oil worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 433 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy miscellaneous essential oil from Egypt?
France was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average export price of miscellaneous essential oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $97.73 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $38.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of miscellaneous essential oil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.6 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $53.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import miscellaneous essential oil?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, India and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous essential oil?
The HS code for miscellaneous essential oil is subheading 3301.29. It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3301 page.
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