Plums and sloes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported plums and sloes worth $10.0 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $10.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $830K | 787 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt exports plums and sloes to
Saudi Arabia alone took 78% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.8M | 78% |
| Kuwait | $738K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $379K | 3.8% |
| Seychelles | $343K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $289K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $236K | 2.4% |
| Oman | $95K | 0.9% |
| Maldives | $50K | 0.5% |
| Sudan | $30K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.60, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plums and sloes imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $8.3 million of plums and sloes in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Lebanon alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $4.2M | 51% |
| Syria | $2.7M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 14% |
| Greece | $254K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt plums and sloes exports (HS 0809.40): 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 0809.40: Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of plums and sloes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported plums and sloes worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy plums and sloes from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Kuwait (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of plums and sloes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plums and sloes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also import plums and sloes?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lebanon, Syria and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plums and sloes?
The HS code for plums and sloes is subheading 0809.40. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0809 page.
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