Plant products (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plant products (other) by Egypt reached $11.9 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.0 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 | $11.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 666 t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 5.8K t |
Where Egypt imports plant products (other) from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant products (other) exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported plant products (other) worth $42.6 million (13.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. Saudi Arabia alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.3M | 67% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 15% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Jordan | $970K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $928K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $606K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $491K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $437K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $397K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $335K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plant products (other) imports (HS 1212.99): 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 1212.99: Vegetable products: fit for human consumption, n.e.c. in heading no. 1212, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground.
Common questions
What is the value of plant products (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported plant products (other) worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant products (other) to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Ukraine (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.82 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 products (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export plant products (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $42.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Poland. That compares with imports of $11.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plant products (other)?
The HS code for plant products (other) is subheading 1212.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1212 page.
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