Grated cheese imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported grated cheese worth $4.6 million (743 tonnes). 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 | $4.6M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 623 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 696 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 799 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt imports grated cheese from
Most of the value came from Denmark (45%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2.1M | 46% |
| Saudi Arabia | $905K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $854K | 19% |
| France | $684K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, close to the world average of $6.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grated cheese exports from Egypt
Exports of grated cheese by Egypt reached $2.0 million in 2024 (345 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Jordan (36%), Kuwait (18%), Libya (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $727K | 36% |
| Kuwait | $370K | 18% |
| Libya | $294K | 15% |
| Palestine | $266K | 13% |
| Qatar | $99K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 3.9% |
| United States | $74K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $29K | 1.4% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt grated cheese imports (HS 0406.20): 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 0406.20: Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of grated cheese imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported grated cheese worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply grated cheese to Egypt?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and the Netherlands (19%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of grated cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grated cheese to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export grated cheese?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for grated cheese?
The HS code for grated cheese is subheading 0406.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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