Gelatin exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gelatin by Egypt reached $11.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.3 million.
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 | $11.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt exports gelatin to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (27%), Spain (22%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.2M | 27% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 22% |
| United States | $2.0M | 17% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Algeria | $966K | 8.2% |
| Tunisia | $512K | 4.4% |
| Kuwait | $239K | 2% |
| India | $206K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $119K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gelatin imports to Egypt
Imports of gelatin by Egypt reached $10.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China 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 3503: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501.
Common questions
What is the value of gelatin exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported gelatin worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy gelatin from Egypt?
Italy was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Spain (22%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average export price of gelatin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.26 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 gelatin from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2022 at $16.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import gelatin?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Brazil and Germany. That compares with exports of $11.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for gelatin?
The HS code for gelatin is heading 3503. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3503.00. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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