Albumin imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $11.4 million of albumin in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $11.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 474 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 515 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 458 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $778K | 100 t |
Where Egypt imports albumin from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $7.4M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $817K | 7.2% |
| Australia | $550K | 4.8% |
| United States | $512K | 4.5% |
| France | $258K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $218K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $200K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $54K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3502
| 3502.20 | Albumins: milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins | 96% |
| 3502.11 | Albumins: egg albumin, dried | 3.6% |
| 3502.90 | Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives: other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.23 per kg, 26% below the world average of $8.38, 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.
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 3502: Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80% whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter), albuminates and other albumin derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of albumin imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported albumin worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply albumin to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of albumin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.23 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $8.38 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 albumin to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $778 thousand in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for albumin?
The HS code for albumin is heading 3502. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3502.20 (96% of the value) and 3502.11 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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