Edible fat blends and spreads exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported edible fat blends and spreads worth $17.2 million (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.0 million.
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 | $17.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $42.0M | 21.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt exports edible fat blends and spreads to
Most of it went to Bulgaria (32%), Iraq (29%), Palestine (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Edible fat blends and spreads imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported edible fat blends and spreads worth $32.0 million (23.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Indonesia (36%), Malaysia (31%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.5M | 36% |
| Malaysia | $9.8M | 31% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 9.7% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $945K | 3% |
| India | $944K | 3% |
| Spain | $942K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $712K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $684K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt edible fat blends and spreads exports (HS 1517.90): 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 1517.90: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.
Common questions
What is the value of edible fat blends and spreads exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported edible fat blends and spreads worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy edible fat blends and spreads from Egypt?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Iraq (29%) and Palestine (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 993% on the year.
What is the average export price of edible fat blends and spreads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of edible fat blends and spreads from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. The peak was 2022 at $42.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import edible fat blends and spreads?
Yes. Egypt imported $32.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Malaysia and Germany. That compares with exports of $17.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for edible fat blends and spreads?
The HS code for edible fat blends and spreads is subheading 1517.90. 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 1517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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