High-purity lactose imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-purity lactose by Egypt reached $9.4 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $9.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Egypt imports high-purity lactose from
The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Netherlands (24%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 17% |
| India | $1.0M | 11% |
| France | $859K | 9.1% |
| Lithuania | $476K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $389K | 4.1% |
| China | $304K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.9% |
| Slovakia | $62K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
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The shipment records behind Egypt high-purity lactose imports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported high-purity lactose worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity lactose to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-purity lactose to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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