Fertile hatching eggs exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported fertile hatching eggs worth $3.5 million (549 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 236% 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 | $3.5M | 549 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 63 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 298 t |
| 2021 | $55K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $28K | 27 t |
Where Egypt exports fertile hatching eggs to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $806K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $480K | 14% |
| Palestine | $50K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $29K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $5.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt fertile hatching eggs exports (HS 0407.11): 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 0407.11: Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens).
Common questions
What is the value of fertile hatching eggs exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported fertile hatching eggs worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 549 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 94 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy fertile hatching eggs from Egypt?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average export price of fertile hatching eggs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fertile hatching eggs from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28 thousand in 2020 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 5 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import fertile hatching eggs?
Yes. Egypt imported $893 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Spain and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fertile hatching eggs?
The HS code for fertile hatching eggs is subheading 0407.11. 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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