Reconstituted tobacco imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $41.1 million of reconstituted tobacco in 2024 (598 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 375% a year on average.
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 | $41.1M | 598 t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $5K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $17K | 4 t |
Where Egypt imports reconstituted tobacco from
One supplier dominates: Romania accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $36.7M | 89% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $485K | 1.2% |
| Cambodia | $140K | 0.3% |
| China | $129K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.65 per kg, 153% above the world average of $27.18. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt reconstituted tobacco imports (HS 2403.91): 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 2403.91: Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted.
Common questions
What is the value of reconstituted tobacco imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported reconstituted tobacco worth $41.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply reconstituted tobacco to Egypt?
Romania was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($36.7 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of reconstituted tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.65 per kg in 2024, 153% above the world average of $27.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of reconstituted tobacco to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17 thousand in 2019 to $41.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $44.8 million. Over 5 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for reconstituted tobacco?
The HS code for reconstituted tobacco is subheading 2403.91. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Egypt. Tell us your product to see it live.
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