Alfalfa meal and pellets exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $28.8 million (91.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 83% 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 | $28.8M | 91.1K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 72.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 35.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 109.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 101.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 80.4K t |
| 2017 | $414K | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt exports alfalfa meal and pellets to
United Arab Emirates alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $22.1M | 77% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 12% |
| Kuwait | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $806K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $510K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $267K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $132K | 0.5% |
| United States | $49K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alfalfa meal and pellets imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $2.3 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Spain alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt alfalfa meal and pellets exports (HS 1214.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1214.10: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of alfalfa meal and pellets exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 72 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy alfalfa meal and pellets from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Qatar (12%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average export price of alfalfa meal and pellets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of alfalfa meal and pellets from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $414 thousand in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import alfalfa meal and pellets?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets?
The HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets is subheading 1214.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1214 page.
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