Milk fat imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of milk fat by Egypt reached $46.6 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.5 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 | $46.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $42.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $78.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $56.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 5.0K t |
Where Egypt imports milk fat from
New Zealand alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $34.9M | 75% |
| India | $5.3M | 11% |
| France | $2.6M | 5.6% |
| Uganda | $959K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $825K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $507K | 1.1% |
| Argentina | $493K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $454K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $289K | 0.6% |
| Uruguay | $107K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Milk fat exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $10.6 million of milk fat in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (32%), Libya (29%), Ethiopia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $3.4M | 32% |
| Libya | $3.1M | 29% |
| Ethiopia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Palestine | $747K | 7% |
| Lebanon | $738K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $349K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $317K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $306K | 2.9% |
| United States | $225K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $59K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt milk fat imports (HS 0405.90): 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 0405.90: Dairy produce: fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads).
Common questions
What is the value of milk fat imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported milk fat worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk fat to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($34.9 million), followed by India (11%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk fat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk fat to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $78.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export milk fat?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and Ethiopia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk fat?
The HS code for milk fat is subheading 0405.90. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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