Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $86.5 million (65.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $116.6 million.
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 | $86.5M | 65.0K t |
| 2023 | $86.3M | 36.4K t |
| 2022 | $97.0M | 53.9K t |
| 2021 | $116.6M | 88.3K t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 52.9K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 40.2K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 38.6K t |
| 2017 | $66.2M | 61.1K t |
Where Egypt imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $65.2M | 75% |
| Indonesia | $16.8M | 19% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $673K | 0.8% |
| United States | $426K | 0.5% |
| India | $380K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $305K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $234K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $185K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $172K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $16.0 million of hydrogenated vegetable oil in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (19%), Bulgaria (13%), Greece (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 19% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 13% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 13% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 11% |
| Libya | $1.4M | 8.9% |
| Algeria | $727K | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $666K | 4.2% |
| Kuwait | $466K | 2.9% |
| Syria | $248K | 1.6% |
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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $86.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($65.2 million), followed by Indonesia (19%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.58 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 imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.2 million in 2017 to $86.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $116.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Egypt exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $70.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (100% of the value) and 1516.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
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