Blue cheese imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported blue cheese worth $3.7 million (483 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.4 million.
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 | $3.7M | 483 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 960 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 878 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 885 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 569 t |
Where Egypt imports blue cheese from
Denmark alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $3.6M | 99% |
| Latvia | $19K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blue cheese exports from Egypt
Exports of blue cheese by Egypt reached $574 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $574K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt blue cheese imports (HS 0406.40): 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 0406.40: Dairy produce: cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed).
Common questions
What is the value of blue cheese imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported blue cheese worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 483 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply blue cheese to Egypt?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Latvia (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of blue cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of blue cheese to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export blue cheese?
Yes. Egypt exported $574 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for blue cheese?
The HS code for blue cheese is subheading 0406.40. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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