Meat and fish meal imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported meat and fish meal worth $4.0 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.8 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 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Egypt imports meat and fish meal from
Most of the value came from Yemen (46%), Spain (19%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, Yemen grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.8M | 46% |
| Spain | $740K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $516K | 13% |
| Morocco | $396K | 10% |
| Oman | $299K | 7.6% |
| Mauritania | $168K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2301
| 2301.20 | Flours, meals and pellets: of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates | 96% |
| 2301.10 | Flours, meals and pellets: of meat or meat offal, greaves | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 50% above the world average of $1.03. 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.
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 2301: Flours, meal and pellets, of meat or meat offal, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption; greaves.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and fish meal imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported meat and fish meal worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and fish meal to Egypt?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Spain (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and fish meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $1.03 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 meat and fish meal to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2022 at $5.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for meat and fish meal?
The HS code for meat and fish meal is heading 2301. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2301.20 (96% of the value) and 2301.10 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2301 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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