Maize imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported maize worth $1.84 billion (9.58 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $1.84B | 9.58M t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 6.53M t |
| 2022 | $2.22B | 8.23M t |
| 2021 | $2.16B | 9.74M t |
| 2020 | $1.82B | 10.75M t |
| 2019 | $1.10B | 6.57M t |
| 2018 | $1.17B | 6.60M t |
| 2017 | $565.5M | 3.54M t |
Where Egypt imports maize from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 99% |
| 1005.10 | Cereals: maize (corn), seed | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.24, 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.
Maize exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported maize worth $3.7 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (41%), Oman (20%), Jordan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+601% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.5M | 41% |
| Oman | $739K | 20% |
| Jordan | $456K | 12% |
| Libya | $199K | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $177K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 3.4% |
| Palestine | $111K | 3% |
| Morocco | $108K | 2.9% |
| United States | $76K | 2% |
| Kenya | $72K | 1.9% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported maize worth $1.84 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.58 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.10 billion), followed by Ukraine (30%) and Argentina (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.24 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 maize to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $565.5 million in 2017 to $1.84 billion in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2022 at $2.22 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export maize?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Oman and Jordan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.83 billion a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (99% of the value) and 1005.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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