Export Fresh Vegetables from India to Egypt

Fresh Vegetables exported from India to Egypt is classified under HS 070310 and attracts a 5% MFN (applied) import duty in Egypt (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2019). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Egypt imported $1.1M of this product in 2024, ranking #140 worldwide.

HS Code
070310
Agri & Foods
Egypt import duty
5%
MFN (applied) · 2019
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
Egypt imports
$1.1M
rank #140 of 215 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Egypt

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty5%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2019

Egypt demand & world market

Onions & Shallots (Fresh/Chilled) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$4.95B
2024
Egypt imports
$1.1M
0.02% of world
World rank
#140
of 215 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$519.0M · 10.5%
United Kingdom$317.2M · 6.4%
Malaysia$312.4M · 6.3%
Canada$298.6M · 6%
Germany$240.0M · 4.8%
Bangladesh$192.1M · 3.9%
Netherlands$180.2M · 3.6%
Vietnam$162.9M · 3.3%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Egypt typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Egypt
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Egypt

Buyer coverage for Egypt is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Egypt imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Egypt, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 5% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

Trade fairs in Egypt

Cairo International Fair
Cairo · 2027-03-08
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Fresh Vegetables → Egypt: questions exporters ask

Can I export Fresh Vegetables from India to Egypt?

Yes. Fresh Vegetables is traded under HS 070310. Egypt applies a 5% MFN (applied) duty (2019). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Egypt.

What is the HS code for Fresh Vegetables?

Fresh Vegetables falls under HS 070310 (related codes: 070310, 070200, 070190). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Egypt charge on Fresh Vegetables?

5% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2019. Verify against the current Egypt customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1.4% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Egypt market for Fresh Vegetables?

Egypt imported $1.1M in 2024 — 0.02% of world imports and rank #140 of 215 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Egypt.

Are there verified buyers for Fresh Vegetables in Egypt?

Buyer coverage for Egypt is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 5% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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