Potatoes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of potatoes by Egypt reached $462.8 million in 2024 (906.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 150 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $462.8M | 906.5K t |
| 2023 | $462.4M | 920.6K t |
| 2022 | $405.1M | 961.4K t |
| 2021 | $244.4M | 611.0K t |
| 2020 | $266.9M | 653.6K t |
| 2019 | $311.5M | 672.7K t |
| 2018 | $256.7M | 702.1K t |
| 2017 | $258.9M | 663.8K t |
Where Egypt exports potatoes to
The largest buyer markets were Greece (15%), Italy (11%), Russia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $68.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $51.5M | 11% |
| Russia | $47.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $44.8M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $32.6M | 7% |
| Lebanon | $28.8M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.8M | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $17.7M | 3.8% |
| Slovenia | $16.9M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $13.5M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 0701
| 0701.90 | Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled | 91% |
| 0701.10 | Vegetables: seed potatoes, fresh or chilled | 9.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.40. 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.
Potatoes imports to Egypt
Imports of potatoes by Egypt reached $162.7 million in 2024 (168.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (46%), Netherlands (27%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $75.3M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $43.8M | 27% |
| France | $20.1M | 12% |
| Denmark | $9.6M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 4% |
| China | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $909K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $822K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $527K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $429K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0701: Potatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of potatoes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported potatoes worth $462.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 906.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 150 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy potatoes from Egypt?
Greece was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($68.0 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of potatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.40 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 potatoes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $258.9 million in 2017 to $462.8 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import potatoes?
Yes. Egypt imported $162.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $300.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for potatoes?
The HS code for potatoes is heading 0701. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0701.90 (90% of the value) and 0701.10 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0701 page.
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