Prepared grain cereals exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared grain cereals by Egypt reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.4 million.
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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 971 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $879K | 1.1K t |
Where Egypt exports prepared grain cereals to
Germany alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $426K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 5.5% |
| Seychelles | $116K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $71K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $63K | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $54K | 1.8% |
| United States | $49K | 1.6% |
| Libya | $39K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $37K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared grain cereals imports to Egypt
Imports of prepared grain cereals by Egypt reached $204 thousand in 2024 (43 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $139K | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 16% |
| South Korea | $11K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 2.1% |
| United States | $3K | 1.6% |
| China | $3K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared grain cereals exports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported prepared grain cereals worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared grain cereals from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 758% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared grain cereals from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $879 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Egypt also import prepared grain cereals?
Yes. Egypt imported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Korea. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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