Milk protein products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $75.4 million of milk protein products in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 184 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $75.4M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $72.2M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $83.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $63.1M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $59.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $63.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.6M | 10.3K t |
Where Egypt imports milk protein products from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $37.9M | 50% |
| Canada | $15.7M | 21% |
| United States | $15.6M | 21% |
| Lithuania | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $813K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $802K | 1.1% |
| Belarus | $427K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $255K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $254K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.52. 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.
Milk protein products exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported milk protein products worth $2.3 million (613 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 61% |
| Libya | $702K | 31% |
| Palestine | $165K | 7.3% |
| Sudan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt milk protein products imports (HS 0404.90): 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 0404.90: Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04.
Common questions
What is the value of milk protein products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported milk protein products worth $75.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 184 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply milk protein products to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($37.9 million), followed by Canada (21%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of milk protein products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of milk protein products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.6 million in 2017 to $75.4 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $83.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export milk protein products?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $73.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for milk protein products?
The HS code for milk protein products is subheading 0404.90. 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 0404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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