Minor cereals imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $3.0 million of minor cereals in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.6 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 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 6.5K t |
Where Egypt imports minor cereals from
Canada alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Peru grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 72% |
| Russia | $463K | 16% |
| Peru | $212K | 7.1% |
| India | $155K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.30 | Cereals: canary seeds | 81% |
| 1008.29 | Cereals: millet, other than seed | 9.4% |
| 1008.50 | Cereals: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | 7.2% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 2.9% |
| 1008.10 | Cereals: buckwheat | 0% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals: n.e.c. in chapter 10 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.53. 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.
Minor cereals exports from Egypt
Exports of minor cereals by Egypt reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (38%), Algeria (22%), Oman (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+719% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $674K | 38% |
| Algeria | $393K | 22% |
| Oman | $172K | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $157K | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 4.9% |
| Kuwait | $79K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $41K | 2.4% |
| Tunisia | $40K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $34K | 2% |
| Jordan | $22K | 1.2% |
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 1008: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported minor cereals worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply minor cereals to Egypt?
Canada was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Russia (16%) and Peru (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.53 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 minor cereals to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $5.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export minor cereals?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Oman. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1008.30 (81% of the value) and 1008.29 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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