Fonio Prices in Egypt
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (EGP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Export (unit value) | 2.08 | 65.14 | ▲ 26.1% | ▲ 26.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of January 2025, the fonio price in Egypt is US$ 2.08 per kg (65.14 EGP), up 26.1% year-on-year.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes — fonio in Egypt
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Egypt exported $17.5K (10.6 t) of fonio▼ 81.2% YoY. That ranks #58 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top fonio exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $26.2M · 16.3%
- #2 France $20.2M · 12.6%
- #3 Romania $14.6M · 9.1%
- #4 Belgium $14.4M · 8.9%
- #5 China $11M · 6.8%
Annual export data Egypt · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.5K | 10.6 t | $1.65 |
| 2023 | $93.3K | 64.8 t | $1.44 |
| 2022 | $64.8K | 45.2 t | $1.43 |
| 2021 | $209.3K | 95.5 t | $2.19 |
| 2020 | $374.5K | 232.8 t | $1.61 |
HS Code
fonio is traded under Harmonized System code 1008.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS — UN Comtrade; harvest season — FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.