Frozen corn imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.3 million of frozen corn in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $949K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $745K | 948 t |
| 2018 | $728K | 972 t |
| 2017 | $674K | 1.4K t |
Where Egypt imports frozen corn from
Most of the value came from Spain (41%), India (35%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $952K | 41% |
| India | $819K | 35% |
| China | $246K | 11% |
| Thailand | $188K | 8% |
| Poland | $98K | 4.2% |
| United States | $32K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.41, 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.
Frozen corn exports from Egypt
Exports of frozen corn by Egypt reached $1.1 million in 2024 (584 tonnes). Most of it went to Lebanon (18%), Israel (14%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $191K | 18% |
| Israel | $155K | 14% |
| United States | $117K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $116K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $103K | 9.5% |
| Qatar | $92K | 8.5% |
| Nigeria | $80K | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $43K | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $26K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $23K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt frozen corn imports (HS 0710.40): 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 0710.40: Vegetables: sweetcorn, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen corn imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported frozen corn worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen corn to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($952 thousand), followed by India (35%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen corn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen corn to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $674 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export frozen corn?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Israel and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen corn?
The HS code for frozen corn is subheading 0710.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0710 page.
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