Live horses imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.4 million of live horses in 2024 (68 tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 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 | $3.4M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 42 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 43 t |
Where Egypt imports live horses from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 81% |
| Belgium | $644K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0101
| 0101.29 | Horses: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | 57% |
| 0101.21 | Horses: live, pure-bred breeding animals | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.41 per kg, close to the world average of $46.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Live horses exports from Egypt
Exports of live horses by Egypt reached $235 thousand in 2024 (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (33%), Brazil (26%), Iraq (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $78K | 33% |
| Brazil | $61K | 26% |
| Iraq | $41K | 17% |
| Libya | $30K | 13% |
| Belgium | $14K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 5.1% |
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 0101: Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live.
Common questions
What is the value of live horses imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported live horses worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply live horses to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of live horses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.41 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $46.58 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 live horses to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export live horses?
Yes. Egypt exported $235 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Brazil and Iraq. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for live horses?
The HS code for live horses is heading 0101. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0101.29 (57% of the value) and 0101.21 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0101 page.
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