Nutmeg and cardamom imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nutmeg and cardamom by Egypt reached $11.4 million in 2024 (976 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $143.0 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 | $11.4M | 976 t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $100.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $143.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Egypt imports nutmeg and cardamom from
Guatemala alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $5.8M | 51% |
| India | $3.5M | 30% |
| Turkey | $807K | 7.1% |
| Indonesia | $642K | 5.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $367K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $235K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $61K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0908
| 0908.31 | Spices: cardamoms, neither crushed nor ground | 58% |
| 0908.11 | Spices: nutmeg, neither crushed nor ground | 34% |
| 0908.12 | Spices: nutmeg, crushed or ground | 7.3% |
| 0908.32 | Spices: cardamoms, crushed or ground | 1% |
| 0908.21 | Spices: mace, neither crushed nor ground | 0.1% |
| 0908.22 | Spices: mace, crushed or ground | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.69 per kg, close to the world average of $11.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nutmeg and cardamom exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.0 million of nutmeg and cardamom in 2024 (58 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $717K | 70% |
| Jordan | $144K | 14% |
| Algeria | $80K | 7.8% |
| Guatemala | $28K | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $14K | 1.3% |
| Georgia | $12K | 1.2% |
| Barbados | $11K | 1.1% |
| Chile | $6K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0908: Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms.
Common questions
What is the value of nutmeg and cardamom imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported nutmeg and cardamom worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 976 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply nutmeg and cardamom to Egypt?
Guatemala was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (30%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of nutmeg and cardamom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.91 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 nutmeg and cardamom to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $143.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export nutmeg and cardamom?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for nutmeg and cardamom?
The HS code for nutmeg and cardamom is heading 0908. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0908.31 (58% of the value) and 0908.11 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0908 page.
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