Chemically modified oils exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $37.6 million of chemically modified oils in 2024 (37.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
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 | $37.6M | 37.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 24.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt exports chemically modified oils to
Netherlands alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $21.8M | 58% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 20% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| United States | $2.7M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $694K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $436K | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | $436K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $194K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $123K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $101K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chemically modified oils imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $6.4 million of chemically modified oils in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (34%), Brazil (20%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 34% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 20% |
| Turkey | $598K | 9.3% |
| France | $334K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $312K | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $288K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $260K | 4.1% |
| India | $255K | 4% |
| Germany | $232K | 3.6% |
| United States | $154K | 2.4% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1518: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats, oils and their fractions; boiled, oxidised, dehydrated or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading no. 1516, inedible mixtures or preparations of fats, oils or their fractions, n.e.c. in chapter 15.
Common questions
What is the value of chemically modified oils exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported chemically modified oils worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy chemically modified oils from Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of chemically modified oils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 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 chemically modified oils from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import chemically modified oils?
Yes. Egypt imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Brazil and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemically modified oils?
The HS code for chemically modified oils is heading 1518. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1518.00. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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