Vegetable materials imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.5 million of vegetable materials in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 178% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $4.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 919 t |
| 2021 | $933K | 1,000 t |
| 2020 | $559K | 745 t |
| 2019 | $539K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $936K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Egypt imports vegetable materials from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), India (23%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 38% |
| India | $1.0M | 23% |
| Brazil | $604K | 14% |
| Spain | $530K | 12% |
| Latvia | $205K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $154K | 3.4% |
| Sudan | $121K | 2.7% |
| Estonia | $45K | 1% |
| China | $16K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $14K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 1404
| 1404.90 | Vegetable products: n.e.c. in chapter 14 | 61% |
| 1404.20 | Vegetable products: cotton linters | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 220% above the world average of $0.25. 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.
Vegetable materials exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.9 million of vegetable materials in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (32%), Turkey (19%), Morocco (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.3M | 32% |
| Turkey | $734K | 19% |
| Morocco | $440K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $271K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $252K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $184K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $123K | 3.2% |
| Libya | $111K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $86K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1404: Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable materials imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported vegetable materials worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 178% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable materials to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (23%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 220% above the world average of $0.25 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 materials to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export vegetable materials?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Turkey and Morocco. That compares with imports of $4.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for vegetable materials?
The HS code for vegetable materials is heading 1404. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1404.90 (61% of the value) and 1404.20 (39%). It sits in HS chapter 14 (vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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