Onions and garlic exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $254.5 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (334.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 169 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $254.5M | 334.8K t |
| 2023 | $307.1M | 417.4K t |
| 2022 | $271.9M | 430.5K t |
| 2021 | $219.9M | 362.0K t |
| 2020 | $223.8M | 320.1K t |
| 2019 | $307.8M | 551.0K t |
| 2018 | $113.6M | 170.8K t |
| 2017 | $147.6M | 252.1K t |
Where Egypt exports onions and garlic to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (21%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $53.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $36.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $21.7M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.8M | 5.8% |
| Russia | $13.0M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $11.7M | 4.6% |
| Kuwait | $9.3M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $7.0M | 2.7% |
| Oman | $6.5M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled | 81% |
| 0703.20 | Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled | 15% |
| 0703.90 | Vegetables, alliaceous: leeks and other kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 0703, fresh or chilled | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Onions and garlic imports to Egypt
Imports of onions and garlic by Egypt reached $5.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported onions and garlic worth $254.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 334.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy onions and garlic from Egypt?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($53.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average export price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.76 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 onions and garlic from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $147.6 million in 2017 to $254.5 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2019 at $307.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import onions and garlic?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $248.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (81% of the value) and 0703.20 (15%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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