Animal extract imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $30.7 million of animal extract in 2024 (23 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $30.7M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 33 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 39 t |
Where Egypt imports animal extract from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (50%), Brazil (18%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.2M | 50% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 18% |
| China | $5.0M | 16% |
| United States | $2.2M | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $690K | 2.3% |
| France | $81K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $45K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $40K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3001
| 3001.90 | Glands and other organs: heparin and its salts: other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, n.e.c. in heading 3001 | 98% |
| 3001.20 | Glands and other organs: extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,329.49 per kg, 412% above the world average of $259.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal extract exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $435 thousand of animal extract in 2024 (1 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (39%), Uganda (26%), Yemen (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $169K | 39% |
| Uganda | $115K | 26% |
| Yemen | $68K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $21K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $14K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3001: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of animal extract imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported animal extract worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal extract to Egypt?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,329.49 per kg in 2024, 412% above the world average of $259.89 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 animal extract to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export animal extract?
Yes. Egypt exported $435 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Uganda and Yemen. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal extract?
The HS code for animal extract is heading 3001. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3001.90 (98% of the value) and 3001.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3001 page.
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