Malt extract imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported malt extract worth $141.3 million (27.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $141.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2023 | $95.2M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $153.5M | 30.8K t |
| 2021 | $149.0M | 34.2K t |
| 2020 | $120.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $122.5M | 28.9K t |
| 2018 | $147.0M | 29.2K t |
| 2017 | $75.0M | 17.0K t |
Where Egypt imports malt extract from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Spain (19%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.7M | 20% |
| Spain | $27.4M | 19% |
| France | $24.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 12% |
| Mexico | $11.3M | 8% |
| Switzerland | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| Chile | $2.6M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale | 61% |
| 1901.90 | Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901 | 36% |
| 1901.20 | Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 42% above the world average of $3.56. 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.
Malt extract exports from Egypt
Exports of malt extract by Egypt reached $28.3 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (31%), Lebanon (27%), Pakistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $8.6M | 31% |
| Lebanon | $7.5M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Gabon | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Cameroon | $817K | 2.9% |
| Yemen | $542K | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $541K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $459K | 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported malt extract worth $141.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Spain (19%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $3.56 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 malt extract to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.0 million in 2017 to $141.3 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $153.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export malt extract?
Yes. Egypt exported $28.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Lebanon and Pakistan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $113.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (61% of the value) and 1901.90 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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