Food preparations exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $270.3 million of food preparations in 2024 (37.9 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $270.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2023 | $249.0M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $237.1M | 32.9K t |
| 2021 | $183.8M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $112.6M | 15.8K t |
| 2019 | $109.3M | 93.6K t |
| 2018 | $94.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $96.0M | 10.5K t |
Where Egypt exports food preparations to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (21%), United Arab Emirates (7%), Palestine (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $56.7M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.9M | 7% |
| Palestine | $17.0M | 6.3% |
| Yemen | $15.8M | 5.8% |
| Libya | $13.9M | 5.1% |
| Iraq | $11.0M | 4.1% |
| Oman | $9.8M | 3.6% |
| Pakistan | $9.5M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $8.0M | 3% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 100% |
| 2106.10 | Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.13 per kg, close to the world average of $6.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparations imports to Egypt
Imports of food preparations by Egypt reached $267.6 million in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Ireland (30%), Germany (9%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $79.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.6M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $16.8M | 6.3% |
| China | $15.3M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $12.5M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12.3M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 4% |
| United States | $10.6M | 4% |
| Denmark | $10.6M | 4% |
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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported food preparations worth $270.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy food preparations from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($56.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and Palestine (6%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average export price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.13 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $6.09 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 food preparations from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $96.0 million in 2017 to $270.3 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import food preparations?
Yes. Egypt imported $267.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Germany and Saudi Arabia. That compares with exports of $270.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (100% of the value) and 2106.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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