Eggs in shell exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $4.2 million of eggs in shell in 2024 (848 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 206% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $4.2M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 343 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $667K | 798 t |
| 2018 | $231K | 193 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Egypt exports eggs in shell to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+843% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $806K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $785K | 19% |
| Palestine | $432K | 10% |
| Libya | $38K | 0.9% |
| Mauritania | $32K | 0.8% |
| Maldives | $5K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0407
| 0407.11 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 83% |
| 0407.19 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 8.1% |
| 0407.21 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 8.1% |
| 0407.29 | Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, not for incubation, other than fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | 1.1% |
| 0407.90 | Birds' eggs, in shell: preserved or cooked | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 122% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
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 0407: Birds' eggs, in shell; fresh, preserved or cooked.
Common questions
What is the value of eggs in shell exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported eggs in shell worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy eggs in shell from Egypt?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Saudi Arabia (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average export price of eggs in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $2.25 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 eggs in shell from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import eggs in shell?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Spain and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for eggs in shell?
The HS code for eggs in shell is heading 0407. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0407.11 (83% of the value) and 0407.19 (8%). 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 0407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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