Prepared citrus fruit exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared citrus fruit by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 million.
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 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $966K | 898 t |
| 2020 | $647K | 661 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Egypt exports prepared citrus fruit to
Most of it went to Morocco (36%), Netherlands (19%), Cyprus (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $832K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $435K | 19% |
| Cyprus | $185K | 8% |
| China | $160K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $109K | 4.7% |
| Ireland | $99K | 4.3% |
| France | $72K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $57K | 2.5% |
| Algeria | $45K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared citrus fruit imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported prepared citrus fruit worth $1.1 million (595 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $969K | 90% |
| Greece | $73K | 6.7% |
| France | $35K | 3.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared citrus fruit exports (HS 2008.30): 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 2008.30: Fruit: citrus, prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c. in heading no. 2007, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared citrus fruit exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported prepared citrus fruit worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared citrus fruit from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($832 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Cyprus (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of prepared citrus fruit from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import prepared citrus fruit?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Greece and France. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared citrus fruit?
The HS code for prepared citrus fruit is subheading 2008.30. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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