Other vegetable oils imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $37.1 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $56.2 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 | $37.1M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $56.2M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 42.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 43.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 41.8K t |
| 2017 | $52.9M | 49.3K t |
Where Egypt imports other vegetable oils from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), Turkey (27%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.9M | 43% |
| Turkey | $10.1M | 27% |
| India | $5.9M | 16% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $852K | 2.3% |
| China | $493K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $379K | 1% |
| Sudan | $349K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $264K | 0.7% |
| France | $183K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1515
| 1515.21 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 64% |
| 1515.30 | Vegetable oils: castor oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 16% |
| 1515.29 | Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 11% |
| 1515.90 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: fixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 1515, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 5.8% |
| 1515.50 | Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 1.9% |
| 1515.19 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 1% |
| 1515.11 | Vegetable oils: linseed oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.12, 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.
Other vegetable oils exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $23.2 million of other vegetable oils in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (31%), Jordan (21%), Kenya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 31% |
| Jordan | $4.8M | 21% |
| Kenya | $2.2M | 9.6% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Libya | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Palestine | $888K | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $661K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $654K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $650K | 2.8% |
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 1515: Fixed vegetable or microbial fats and oils n.e.c. in chapter 15 (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of other vegetable oils imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported other vegetable oils worth $37.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply other vegetable oils to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of other vegetable oils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.12 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 other vegetable oils to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.9 million in 2017 to $37.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $56.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export other vegetable oils?
Yes. Egypt exported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kenya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other vegetable oils?
The HS code for other vegetable oils is heading 1515. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1515.21 (64% of the value) and 1515.30 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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