Sour cherries imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sour cherries worth $3.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 125 countries. That is 169% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 338% 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 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 805 t |
| 2021 | $354K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $180K | 611 t |
| 2018 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Egypt imports sour cherries from
Syria alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.2M | 92% |
| Lebanon | $235K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1% |
| Greece | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
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 sour cherries imports (HS 0809.21): 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 0809.21: Fruit, edible: sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of sour cherries imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sour cherries worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 125 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply sour cherries to Egypt?
Syria was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Lebanon (7%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of sour cherries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sour cherries to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2018 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 6 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sour cherries?
The HS code for sour cherries is subheading 0809.21. 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 0809 page.
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