Wood charcoal exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $32.7 million of wood charcoal in 2024 (80.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $32.7M | 80.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 56.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 69.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 58.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 10.7K t |
Where Egypt exports wood charcoal to
The largest buyer markets were Israel (20%), Turkey (17%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $6.6M | 20% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 12% |
| Greece | $3.4M | 10% |
| Cyprus | $3.1M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 7.1% |
| Libya | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Palestine | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Jordan | $734K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 97% |
| 4402.10 | Wood: charcoal of bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wood charcoal imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $2.5 million of wood charcoal in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Indonesia alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 83% |
| China | $223K | 8.8% |
| United States | $122K | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $39K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| Ghana | $11K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported wood charcoal worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood charcoal from Egypt?
Israel was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.53 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 wood charcoal from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 790%. The peak was 2023 at $35.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import wood charcoal?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, China and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (97% of the value) and 4402.10 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4402 page.
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