Tobacco leaf imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported tobacco leaf worth $512.7 million (82.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 172 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 213% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $512.7M | 82.8K t |
| 2023 | $163.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $173.6M | 45.1K t |
| 2021 | $153.7M | 55.8K t |
| 2020 | $103.7M | 43.4K t |
| 2019 | $196.5M | 63.9K t |
| 2018 | $201.1M | 62.5K t |
| 2017 | $136.7M | 54.8K t |
Where Egypt imports tobacco leaf from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (44%), India (23%), Malawi (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $227.7M | 44% |
| India | $117.1M | 23% |
| Malawi | $47.6M | 9.3% |
| Tanzania | $29.8M | 5.8% |
| Greece | $19.4M | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $13.3M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $8.3M | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| China | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $6.1M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 84% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 14% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco refuse | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tobacco leaf worth $512.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 172 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 213% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($227.7 million), followed by India (23%) and Malawi (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.95 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $136.7 million in 2017 to $512.7 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (84% of the value) and 2401.10 (14%). 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 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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