Vegetable carving material imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vegetable carving material by Egypt reached $7.7 million in 2024 (251 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.6 million.
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 | $7.7M | 251 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 212 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 336 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 371 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 227 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 168 t |
Where Egypt imports vegetable carving material from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), Belgium (46%), France (4%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 46% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 46% |
| France | $306K | 4% |
| Vietnam | $157K | 2% |
| Spain | $119K | 1.5% |
| China | $31K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.83 per kg, 35% above the world average of $22.88. 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.
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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 9602: Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503).
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable carving material imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vegetable carving material worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 251 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable carving material to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Belgium (46%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable carving material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.83 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $22.88 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 vegetable carving material to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $10.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for vegetable carving material?
The HS code for vegetable carving material is heading 9602. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9602.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9602 page.
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