Spices (other varieties) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported spices (other varieties) worth $6.6 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.3 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 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports spices (other varieties) from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 101% above the world average of $2.74. 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.
Spices (other varieties) exports from Egypt
Exports of spices (other varieties) by Egypt reached $29.7 million in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Germany (10%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $918K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $706K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt spices (other varieties) imports (HS 0910.99): 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 0910.99: Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910.
Common questions
What is the value of spices (other varieties) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported spices (other varieties) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply spices (other varieties) to Egypt?
Syria was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of spices (other varieties) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $2.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spices (other varieties) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2023 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export spices (other varieties)?
Yes. Egypt exported $29.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $6.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for spices (other varieties)?
The HS code for spices (other varieties) is subheading 0910.99. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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