Oil cake imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil cake by Egypt reached $38.1 million in 2024 (182.8 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $38.1M | 182.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 120.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 79.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 87.9K t |
| 2020 | $34.5M | 149.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 91.8K t |
Where Egypt imports oil cake from
Ukraine alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $33.7M | 89% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Moldova | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $82K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $71K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 0.2% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2306
| 2306.30 | Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of sunflower seed oils | 99% |
| 2306.50 | Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of coconut or copra seed oils | 0.2% |
| 2306.60 | Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of palm nuts or kernels oils | 0.2% |
| 2306.90 | Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.28, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil cake exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported oil cake worth $1.3 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $59K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
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 2306: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable or microbial fats or oils, other than those of heading no. 2304 or 2305.
Common questions
What is the value of oil cake imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported oil cake worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil cake to Egypt?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($33.7 million), followed by Russia (4%) and Moldova (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil cake per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.28 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 oil cake to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export oil cake?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil cake?
The HS code for oil cake is heading 2306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2306.30 (99% of the value) and 2306.50 (0%). 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 2306 page.
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