Plant cuttings imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported plant cuttings worth $3.4 million (128 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $3.4M | 128 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 0 t |
| 2021 | $28K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $41K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $56K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $12K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $8K | 1 t |
Where Egypt imports plant cuttings from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), Saudi Arabia (23%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $785K | 23% |
| France | $500K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $427K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.57 per kg, 92% above the world average of $13.85. 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.
Plant cuttings exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $390 thousand of plant cuttings in 2024 (21 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (41%), Syria (22%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $161K | 41% |
| Syria | $85K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 18% |
| Guatemala | $43K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.5% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plant cuttings imports (HS 0602.10): 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 0602.10: Plants, live: unrooted cuttings and slips.
Common questions
What is the value of plant cuttings imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plant cuttings worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 150 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant cuttings to Egypt?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 645% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant cuttings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.57 per kg in 2024, 92% above the world average of $13.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plant cuttings to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plant cuttings?
Yes. Egypt exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant cuttings?
The HS code for plant cuttings is subheading 0602.10. It sits in HS chapter 06 (trees and other plants, live; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0602 page.
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