Fresh shrimp imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of fresh shrimp in 2024 (766 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 498% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average.
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 | $2.8M | 766 t |
| 2023 | $474K | 47 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 275 t |
| 2021 | $385K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $137K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $67K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $195K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $199K | 16 t |
Where Egypt imports fresh shrimp from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $877K | 31% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.35, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 fresh shrimp imports (HS 0306.36): 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 0306.36: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh shrimp imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported fresh shrimp worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 766 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 498% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh shrimp to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (31%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh shrimp to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $199 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $686 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh shrimp?
The HS code for fresh shrimp is subheading 0306.36. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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