Pickled vegetables exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pickled vegetables by Egypt reached $116.0 million in 2024 (59.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $116.0M | 59.8K t |
| 2023 | $86.6M | 49.2K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 48.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 40.9K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 30.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 19.9K t |
Where Egypt exports pickled vegetables to
Most of it went to United States (23%), Libya (15%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.1M | 23% |
| Libya | $16.9M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.7M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $4.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 3.5% |
| Palestine | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| Greece | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2001
| 2001.90 | Vegetable preparations: vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid (excluding… | 90% |
| 2001.10 | Vegetable preparations: cucumbers and gherkins, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid | 9.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pickled vegetables imports to Egypt
Imports of pickled vegetables by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 51% |
| Spain | $350K | 16% |
| Greece | $264K | 12% |
| India | $153K | 6.7% |
| China | $144K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $54K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $18K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.4% |
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 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of pickled vegetables exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported pickled vegetables worth $116.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 159 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy pickled vegetables from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by Libya (15%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average export price of pickled vegetables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.68 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 pickled vegetables from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $116.0 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import pickled vegetables?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Spain and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $113.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pickled vegetables?
The HS code for pickled vegetables is heading 2001. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2001.90 (90% of the value) and 2001.10 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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