Bran imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported bran worth $44.6 million (170.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $44.6M | 170.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 135.4K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 120.8K t |
| 2021 | $123K | 86 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $611K | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $47K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 24.9K t |
Where Egypt imports bran from
United States alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35.6M | 80% |
| Yemen | $8.2M | 19% |
| Brazil | $318K | 0.7% |
| India | $215K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $138K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $18K | 0% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2302
| 2302.10 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of maize (corn), whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 81% |
| 2302.30 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 19% |
| 2302.40 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of other cereals, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof | 0% |
| 2302.50 | Bran, sharps and other residues: of leguminous plants, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.21. 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.
Bran exports from Egypt
Exports of bran by Egypt reached $774 thousand in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $413K | 53% |
| Italy | $105K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 12% |
| Libya | $78K | 10% |
| Oman | $32K | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 1.1% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1% |
| Colombia | $5K | 0.6% |
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 2302: Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants.
Common questions
What is the value of bran imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported bran worth $44.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 170.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply bran to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($35.6 million), followed by Yemen (18%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average import price of bran per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.21 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 bran to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $44.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export bran?
Yes. Egypt exported $774 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $43.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bran?
The HS code for bran is heading 2302. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2302.10 (81% of the value) and 2302.30 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2302 page.
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