Shelled walnuts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled walnuts by Egypt reached $9.6 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.7 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 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 936 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 438 t |
Where Egypt imports shelled walnuts from
Most of the value came from Turkey (31%), United States (30%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.0M | 31% |
| United States | $2.9M | 30% |
| China | $953K | 9.9% |
| Syria | $849K | 8.9% |
| Lebanon | $690K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $473K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $318K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $304K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $140K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, 22% above the world average of $5.02. 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.
Shelled walnuts exports from Egypt
Exports of shelled walnuts by Egypt reached $530 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $438K | 83% |
| Turkey | $62K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 4.1% |
| Luxembourg | $6K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Maldives | $1K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt shelled walnuts imports (HS 0802.32): 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 0802.32: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled walnuts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported shelled walnuts worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled walnuts to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (30%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled walnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled walnuts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also export shelled walnuts?
Yes. Egypt exported $530 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled walnuts?
The HS code for shelled walnuts is subheading 0802.32. 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 0802 page.
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