Hard aged cheese exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported hard aged cheese worth $63.1 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $88.5 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 | $63.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $88.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $78.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 8.1K t |
Where Egypt exports hard aged cheese to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $31.7M | 50% |
| Libya | $9.5M | 15% |
| Yemen | $5.6M | 8.9% |
| Palestine | $3.6M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $823K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.38 per kg, 22% above the world average of $6.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hard aged cheese imports to Egypt
Imports of hard aged cheese by Egypt reached $56.3 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Netherlands (27%), Ireland (17%), New Zealand (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $15.4M | 27% |
| Ireland | $9.5M | 17% |
| New Zealand | $7.4M | 13% |
| United States | $5.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $750K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0406.90: Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406.
Common questions
What is the value of hard aged cheese exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hard aged cheese worth $63.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy hard aged cheese from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by Libya (15%) and Yemen (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average export price of hard aged cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.38 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $6.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hard aged cheese from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $63.1 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2023 at $88.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import hard aged cheese?
Yes. Egypt imported $56.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Ireland and New Zealand. That compares with exports of $63.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for hard aged cheese?
The HS code for hard aged cheese is subheading 0406.90. 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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