Pet food imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pet food worth $10.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 62% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.5 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 | $10.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 7.9K t |
Where Egypt imports pet food from
The largest suppliers were France (28%), Germany (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Pet food exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported pet food worth $312 thousand (153 tonnes). Most of it went to Lebanon (30%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $93K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 14% |
| Uganda | $37K | 12% |
| Libya | $26K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $13K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 3.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pet food worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Egypt?
France was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pet food?
Yes. Egypt exported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. 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 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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