Hay and fodder exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $37.9 million of hay and fodder in 2024 (117.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $71.5 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 | $37.9M | 117.3K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 326.4K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 167.7K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 163.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 149.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 138.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 105.3K t |
| 2017 | $766K | 2.7K t |
Where Egypt exports hay and fodder to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $28.5M | 75% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Jordan | $960K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $516K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $144K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $141K | 0.4% |
| India | $88K | 0.2% |
| United States | $56K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1214
| 1214.10 | Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets | 76% |
| 1214.90 | Forage products including swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, sainfoin, clover, forage kale, lupines, vetches etc., pelletised or otherwise | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hay and fodder imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported hay and fodder worth $24.1 million (51.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $20.8M | 86% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 9.6% |
| Chile | $533K | 2.2% |
| United States | $230K | 1% |
| Germany | $117K | 0.5% |
| Colombia | $33K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0% |
| Italy | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1214: Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of hay and fodder exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported hay and fodder worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 113 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy hay and fodder from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by Qatar (9%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average export price of hay and fodder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.34 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 hay and fodder from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $766 thousand in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $71.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import hay and fodder?
Yes. Egypt imported $24.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Spain and Chile. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hay and fodder?
The HS code for hay and fodder is heading 1214. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1214.10 (76% of the value) and 1214.90 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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