Frozen beef imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen beef by Egypt reached $906.7 million in 2024 (229.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $906.7M | 229.6K t |
| 2023 | $769.9M | 148.6K t |
| 2022 | $903.4M | 236.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 333.0K t |
| 2020 | $730.6M | 236.6K t |
| 2019 | $781.0M | 264.3K t |
| 2018 | $617.7M | 205.0K t |
| 2017 | $828.5M | 248.0K t |
Where Egypt imports frozen beef from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $607.2M | 67% |
| Brazil | $273.7M | 30% |
| South Africa | $8.6M | 1% |
| New Zealand | $4.7M | 0.5% |
| United States | $3.5M | 0.4% |
| Paraguay | $3.2M | 0.4% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 0.1% |
| Canada | $939K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 100% |
| 0202.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 0.4% |
| 0202.10 | Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen beef exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $969 thousand of frozen beef in 2024 (189 tonnes). Most of it went to Palestine (23%), Syria (21%), Paraguay (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest, more than tenfold 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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported frozen beef worth $906.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 229.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($607.2 million), followed by Brazil (30%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.82 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 frozen beef to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $828.5 million in 2017 to $906.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $1.02 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export frozen beef?
Yes. Egypt exported $969 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine, Syria and Paraguay. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $905.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (100% of the value) and 0202.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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