Butter imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $70.2 million of butter in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $116.7 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 | $70.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $116.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $105.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $82.3M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $85.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2017 | $98.1M | 19.3K t |
Where Egypt imports butter from
The largest suppliers were New Zealand (29%), India (22%), Uganda (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $20.6M | 29% |
| India | $15.1M | 22% |
| Uganda | $8.7M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 8.6% |
| Uruguay | $5.3M | 7.6% |
| Ireland | $3.9M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 4.2% |
| Argentina | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.1 million of butter in 2024 (200 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (37%), Finland (29%), Libya (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $399K | 37% |
| Finland | $315K | 29% |
| Libya | $198K | 18% |
| United States | $129K | 12% |
| Israel | $21K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.9% |
| Chad | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported butter worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by India (22%) and Uganda (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.1 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $116.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.0 million a year.
Does Egypt also export butter?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Finland and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $69.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. 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 0405 page.
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