Coconut and palm kernel oil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $63.5 million (53.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $63.5M | 53.2K t |
| 2023 | $41.3M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 44.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 35.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 32.1K t |
| 2017 | $55.4M | 38.9K t |
Where Egypt imports coconut and palm kernel oil from
Indonesia alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $45.9M | 72% |
| Malaysia | $16.7M | 26% |
| Mozambique | $715K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $81K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $54K | 0.1% |
| India | $30K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0% |
| France | $5K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1513
| 1513.29 | Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 86% |
| 1513.19 | Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 13% |
| 1513.21 | Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0.7% |
| 1513.11 | Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coconut and palm kernel oil exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $1.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (43%), Romania (30%), Libya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $837K | 43% |
| Romania | $582K | 30% |
| Libya | $191K | 9.9% |
| Greece | $164K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $94K | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32K | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $31K | 1.6% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of coconut and palm kernel oil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $63.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply coconut and palm kernel oil to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($45.9 million), followed by Malaysia (26%) and Mozambique (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of coconut and palm kernel oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.40 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 coconut and palm kernel oil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.4 million in 2017 to $63.5 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $66.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export coconut and palm kernel oil?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Romania and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $61.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil?
The HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil is heading 1513. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1513.29 (86% of the value) and 1513.19 (13%). 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 1513 page.
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