Packaged black tea exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported packaged black tea worth $25.2 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $25.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 376 t |
Where Egypt exports packaged black tea to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (35%), Lebanon (17%), Libya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.9M | 35% |
| Lebanon | $4.4M | 17% |
| Libya | $3.4M | 14% |
| Morocco | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Palestine | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Kuwait | $632K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $593K | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $591K | 2.3% |
| Jordan | $520K | 2.1% |
| Algeria | $482K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.31 per kg, close to the world average of $7.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packaged black tea imports to Egypt
Imports of packaged black tea by Egypt reached $12.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.9M | 63% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.5M | 28% |
| Sudan | $329K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $303K | 2.4% |
| China | $115K | 0.9% |
| India | $72K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $61K | 0.5% |
| United States | $54K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $26K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt packaged black tea exports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported packaged black tea worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy packaged black tea from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Lebanon (17%) and Libya (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.31 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $7.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of packaged black tea from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import packaged black tea?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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