Prepared beef imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported prepared beef worth $8.9 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 261% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.0 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 | $8.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 525 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 869 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 490 t |
Where Egypt imports prepared beef from
Brazil alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.8M | 99% |
| Serbia | $102K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 43% below the world average of $6.47, 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.
Prepared beef exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $2.0 million of prepared beef in 2024 (310 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (38%), Cote d'Ivoire (35%), Libya (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $766K | 38% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $699K | 35% |
| Libya | $131K | 6.5% |
| Sudan | $109K | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $91K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $52K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $39K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $34K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $30K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared beef imports (HS 1602.50): 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 1602.50: Meat preparations: of bovine animals, meat or meat offal, prepared or preserved (excluding livers and homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared beef imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported prepared beef worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 261% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared beef to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Serbia (1%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared beef to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. The peak was 2020 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export prepared beef?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Cote d'Ivoire and Libya. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared beef?
The HS code for prepared beef is subheading 1602.50. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
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