Table olives exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $226.0 million of table olives in 2024 (97.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 120 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226.0M | 97.9K t |
| 2023 | $145.9M | 82.0K t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.3M | 67.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.1M | 80.4K t |
| 2019 | $64.0M | 47.4K t |
| 2018 | $71.9M | 64.6K t |
| 2017 | $63.8M | 65.3K t |
Where Egypt exports table olives to
The largest buyer markets were United States (17%), Spain (12%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38.2M | 17% |
| Spain | $27.5M | 12% |
| Iraq | $23.2M | 10% |
| Brazil | $22.2M | 9.8% |
| France | $15.5M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $14.9M | 6.6% |
| Libya | $11.2M | 5% |
| Greece | $9.8M | 4.4% |
| Israel | $8.7M | 3.9% |
| Romania | $8.1M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Table olives imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $3.0 million of table olives in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Syria (32%), Spain (20%), Greece (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $973K | 32% |
| Spain | $597K | 20% |
| Greece | $497K | 17% |
| United States | $461K | 15% |
| Jordan | $271K | 9% |
| Turkey | $123K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt table olives exports (HS 2005.70): 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 2005.70: Vegetable preparations: olives, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of table olives exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported table olives worth $226.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 120 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy table olives from Egypt?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Iraq (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of table olives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of table olives from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $63.8 million in 2017 to $226.0 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $101.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also import table olives?
Yes. Egypt imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Spain and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $223.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for table olives?
The HS code for table olives is subheading 2005.70. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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