Prepared fish imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $155.1 million of prepared fish in 2024 (43.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 90% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $246.2 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 | $155.1M | 43.6K t |
| 2023 | $81.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $246.2M | 64.8K t |
| 2021 | $235.5M | 80.5K t |
| 2020 | $189.5M | 66.3K t |
| 2019 | $166.3M | 55.0K t |
| 2018 | $188.0M | 58.3K t |
| 2017 | $91.6M | 33.1K t |
Where Egypt imports prepared fish from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1604
| 1604.14 | Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 85% |
| 1604.20 | Fish preparations: fish minced or in forms n.e.c. in heading no. 1604, prepared or preserved | 8.3% |
| 1604.13 | Fish preparations: sardines, sardinella and brisling or sprats, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 5.7% |
| 1604.16 | Fish preparations: anchovies, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0.4% |
| 1604.15 | Fish preparations: mackerel, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0.3% |
| 1604.18 | Fish preparations: shark fins, prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | 0.3% |
| 1604.19 | Fish preparations: fish prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced), n.e.c. in heading no. 1604 | 0.2% |
| 1604.32 | Fish preparations: caviar substitutes, prepared from fish eggs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.93, 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 fish exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $412 thousand of prepared fish in 2024 (280 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (28%), United States (23%), Qatar (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+819% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $116K | 28% |
| United States | $93K | 23% |
| Qatar | $68K | 17% |
| Nigeria | $66K | 16% |
| Sudan | $18K | 4.2% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 3.9% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 2.6% |
| Libya | $4K | 1% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0.7% |
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 1604: Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fish imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported prepared fish worth $155.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fish to Egypt?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($113.9 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 920% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.93 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 prepared fish to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.6 million in 2017 to $155.1 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $246.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export prepared fish?
Yes. Egypt exported $412 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United States and Qatar. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $154.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fish?
The HS code for prepared fish is heading 1604. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1604.14 (85% of the value) and 1604.20 (8%). 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 1604 page.
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