Live cattle imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live cattle by Egypt reached $244.1 million in 2024 (101.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $508.3 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 | $244.1M | 101.9K t |
| 2023 | $238.8M | 92.8K t |
| 2022 | $508.3M | 192.5K t |
| 2021 | $160.7M | 71.7K t |
| 2020 | $82.0M | 41.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $133.4M | 41.4K t |
| 2017 | $114.4M | 31.6K t |
Where Egypt imports live cattle from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (45%), Colombia (29%), Sudan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $109.1M | 45% |
| Colombia | $70.9M | 29% |
| Sudan | $28.2M | 12% |
| Djibouti | $13.8M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $6.5M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $4.0M | 1.7% |
| Somalia | $3.7M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0102
| 0102.29 | Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 80% |
| 0102.90 | Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo | 16% |
| 0102.21 | Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live cattle exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported live cattle worth $213 thousand (62 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Palestine accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $213K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 0102: Bovine animals; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live cattle imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported live cattle worth $244.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 150 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply live cattle to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($109.1 million), followed by Colombia (29%) and Sudan (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of live cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.51 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 live cattle to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114.4 million in 2017 to $244.1 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $508.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export live cattle?
Yes. Egypt exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $243.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for live cattle?
The HS code for live cattle is heading 0102. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0102.29 (80% of the value) and 0102.90 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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