Oil seed meal exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of oil seed meal by Egypt reached $15.0 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.0M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 280 t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $568K | 256 t |
| 2020 | $782K | 333 t |
| 2019 | $724K | 368 t |
| 2018 | $125K | 79 t |
| 2017 | $477K | 270 t |
Where Egypt exports oil seed meal to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (46%), Palestine (10%), Libya (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.9M | 46% |
| Palestine | $1.5M | 10% |
| Libya | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Algeria | $602K | 4% |
| Australia | $585K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $502K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $435K | 2.9% |
| Romania | $365K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $308K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $292K | 2% |
Product types under HS 1208
| 1208.90 | Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits: excluding soya beans and mustard seeds | 100% |
| 1208.10 | Flours and meals: of soya beans | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1208.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.75 per kg, 12192% above the world average of $0.60. 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.
Oil seed meal imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $684 thousand of oil seed meal in 2024 (582 tonnes). China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $406K | 59% |
| United States | $117K | 17% |
| India | $53K | 7.7% |
| Serbia | $48K | 7.1% |
| Lebanon | $26K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $25K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $8K | 1.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.3% |
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 1208: Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits; other than those of mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of oil seed meal exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported oil seed meal worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 125 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy oil seed meal from Egypt?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Palestine (10%) and Libya (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of oil seed meal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $73.75 per kg in 2024, 12192% above the world average of $0.60 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 exports of oil seed meal from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $477 thousand in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import oil seed meal?
Yes. Egypt imported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and India. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil seed meal?
The HS code for oil seed meal is heading 1208. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1208.90 (100% of the value) and 1208.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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