Peat imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported peat worth $6.7 million (22.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $6.7M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 10.5K t |
Where Egypt imports peat from
The largest suppliers were Spain (40%), India (27%), Latvia (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.7M | 40% |
| India | $1.8M | 27% |
| Latvia | $1.1M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $680K | 10% |
| Estonia | $169K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $85K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $83K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $61K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.19. 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.
Peat exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $534 thousand of peat in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $305K | 57% |
| Lithuania | $226K | 42% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $1K | 0.2% |
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 2703: Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of peat imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported peat worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply peat to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (27%) and Latvia (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of peat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.19 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 peat to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export peat?
Yes. Egypt exported $534 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Lithuania and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for peat?
The HS code for peat is heading 2703. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2703.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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