Biodiesel exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported biodiesel worth $4.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 million.
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 | $4.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $610K | 739 t |
| 2018 | $12K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $227K | 223 t |
Where Egypt exports biodiesel to
One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 74% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 24% |
| Belgium | $90K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
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 3826: Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of biodiesel exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported biodiesel worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 75 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy biodiesel from Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Spain (24%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of biodiesel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.28 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 exports of biodiesel from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $227 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for biodiesel?
The HS code for biodiesel is heading 3826. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3826.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3826 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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