Fresh beef imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $4.8 million of fresh beef in 2024 (585 tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.6 million.
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 | $4.8M | 585 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 659 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 7.6K t |
Where Egypt imports fresh beef from
Most of the value came from Brazil (40%), South Africa (39%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.9M | 40% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 39% |
| India | $978K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | 100% |
| 0201.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled | 0.1% |
| 0201.10 | Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.22 per kg, close to the world average of $7.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh beef exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.1 million of fresh beef in 2024 (583 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (47%), Qatar (36%), Germany (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fresh beef worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 585 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh beef to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.22 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $7.71 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 fresh beef to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2018 at $31.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export fresh beef?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0201.30 (100% of the value) and 0201.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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