Plant extracts and saps imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant extracts and saps by Egypt reached $10.6 million in 2024 (363 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.7 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 | $10.6M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 316 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 414 t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 310 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 231 t |
Where Egypt imports plant extracts and saps from
Most of the value came from China (24%), United States (13%), Spain (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| United States | $1.4M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $734K | 6.9% |
| India | $732K | 6.9% |
| Chile | $495K | 4.7% |
| France | $291K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $156K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.12 per kg, 139% above the world average of $12.20. 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 extracts and saps exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plant extracts and saps worth $1.9 million (693 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $221K | 11% |
| United States | $163K | 8.4% |
| Qatar | $109K | 5.6% |
| Oman | $87K | 4.5% |
| Bahrain | $81K | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $44K | 2.3% |
| China | $33K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.7% |
| Libya | $13K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plant extracts and saps imports (HS 1302.19): 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 1302.19: Vegetable saps and extracts: n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1.
Common questions
What is the value of plant extracts and saps imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plant extracts and saps worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant extracts and saps to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant extracts and saps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.12 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $12.20 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 extracts and saps to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plant extracts and saps?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant extracts and saps?
The HS code for plant extracts and saps is subheading 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
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