Margarine (solid) exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported margarine (solid) worth $16.9 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $568K | 360 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 817 t |
| 2018 | $339K | 341 t |
| 2017 | $296K | 364 t |
Where Egypt exports margarine (solid) to
The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (24%), Libya (21%), Lebanon (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+894% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $4.1M | 24% |
| Libya | $3.5M | 21% |
| Lebanon | $2.5M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 9.2% |
| Palestine | $1.3M | 8% |
| Sudan | $491K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $472K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $395K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $267K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Margarine (solid) imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported margarine (solid) worth $1.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Tunisia (28%), Brazil (27%), Turkey (24%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $441K | 28% |
| Brazil | $433K | 27% |
| Turkey | $384K | 24% |
| Singapore | $219K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $32K | 2% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt margarine (solid) exports (HS 1517.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported margarine (solid) worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy margarine (solid) from Egypt?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Libya (21%) and Lebanon (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 894% on the year.
What is the average export price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of margarine (solid) from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $296 thousand in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import margarine (solid)?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Brazil and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. 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 1517 page.
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