Taro exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported taro worth $3.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 92 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $3.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $793K | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $628K | 837 t |
| 2019 | $608K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $201K | 238 t |
| 2017 | $142K | 206 t |
Where Egypt exports taro to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+514% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $188K | 6.2% |
| Kuwait | $60K | 2% |
| Canada | $41K | 1.4% |
| Oman | $33K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $29K | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $20K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt taro exports (HS 0714.40): 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 0714.40: Vegetable roots and tubers: taro (Colocasia spp.) with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of taro exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported taro worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 92 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy taro from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Lebanon (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 514% on the year.
What is the average export price of taro per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of taro from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $142 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for taro?
The HS code for taro is subheading 0714.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0714 page.
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