Smoking tobacco imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $145.1 million of smoking tobacco in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $145.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $156.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $114.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $90.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $109.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 6.6K t |
Where Egypt imports smoking tobacco from
Most of the value came from Portugal (48%), Germany (20%), Serbia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $70.3M | 49% |
| Germany | $29.5M | 20% |
| Serbia | $28.9M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $14.3M | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $211K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.29 per kg, 40% below the world average of $13.85, 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.
Smoking tobacco exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $534 thousand of smoking tobacco in 2024 (39 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $426K | 80% |
| United States | $91K | 17% |
| Cyprus | $17K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt smoking tobacco imports (HS 2403.19): 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 2403.19: Tobacco: smoking, other than water pipe tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of smoking tobacco imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported smoking tobacco worth $145.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply smoking tobacco to Egypt?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($70.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Serbia (20%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of smoking tobacco per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.29 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $13.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smoking tobacco to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $145.1 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2023 at $156.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export smoking tobacco?
Yes. Egypt exported $534 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the United States and Cyprus. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $144.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for smoking tobacco?
The HS code for smoking tobacco is subheading 2403.19. 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?
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