Tree nuts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $99.6 million of tree nuts in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $99.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $105.1M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $105.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $73.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $62.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 5.5K t |
Where Egypt imports tree nuts from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (43%), United States (22%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $42.5M | 43% |
| United States | $22.3M | 22% |
| Spain | $12.3M | 12% |
| Syria | $9.3M | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $4.1M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Jordan | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $702K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $649K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0802
| 0802.12 | Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled | 27% |
| 0802.22 | Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled | 26% |
| 0802.51 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell | 18% |
| 0802.32 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled | 9.6% |
| 0802.52 | Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled | 8.9% |
| 0802.31 | Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell | 6.2% |
| 0802.90 | Nuts, edible: n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 and 0802, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled | 2.1% |
| 0802.21 | Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tree nuts exports from Egypt
Exports of tree nuts by Egypt reached $1.4 million in 2024 (287 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (49%), Algeria (31%), Austria (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $687K | 49% |
| Algeria | $438K | 31% |
| Austria | $105K | 7.4% |
| Libya | $51K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 2.6% |
| United States | $23K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 1.5% |
| Luxembourg | $6K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0802: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled.
Common questions
What is the value of tree nuts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported tree nuts worth $99.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply tree nuts to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($42.5 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of tree nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $4.86 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 tree nuts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $99.6 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. The peak was 2020 at $105.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export tree nuts?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $98.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0802.12 (27% of the value) and 0802.22 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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