Tobacco products (other) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $203.6 million of tobacco products (other) in 2024 (12 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 492% 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 | $203.6M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $180.9M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $151.0M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 452 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Egypt imports tobacco products (other) from
The largest suppliers were Serbia (31%), Portugal (30%), Jordan (12%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17,555.68 per kg, 111223% above the world average of $15.77. 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.
Tobacco products (other) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $8.0 million of tobacco products (other) in 2024 (1 tonnes). Somalia alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $5.6M | 70% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 18% |
| Yemen | $757K | 9.4% |
| Sudan | $224K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tobacco products (other) imports (HS 2403.99): 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 2403.99: Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smoking.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products (other) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tobacco products (other) worth $203.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products (other) to Egypt?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($62.8 million), followed by Portugal (30%) and Jordan (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17,555.68 per kg in 2024, 111223% above the world average of $15.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco products (other) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $203.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $78.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export tobacco products (other)?
Yes. Egypt exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Oman and Yemen. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $195.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products (other)?
The HS code for tobacco products (other) is subheading 2403.99. 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 2403 page.
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