Tomatoes exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $51.6 million of tomatoes in 2024 (40.7 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $51.6M | 40.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 32.3K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 35.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 21.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 7.6K t |
Where Egypt exports tomatoes to
Most of it went to Turkey (31%), United Arab Emirates (13%), Syria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $15.8M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 13% |
| Syria | $5.3M | 10% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 7.7% |
| Oman | $3.8M | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Bahrain | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
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 0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of tomatoes exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported tomatoes worth $51.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomatoes from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Syria (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.50 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 exports of tomatoes from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $51.6 million in 2024, an increase of 494%. The peak was 2023 at $54.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tomatoes?
The HS code for tomatoes is heading 0702. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0702.00. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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