Prepared meals exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prepared meals by Egypt reached $3.9 million in 2024 (311 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $3.9M | 311 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 816 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 717 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 947 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $538K | 150 t |
Where Egypt exports prepared meals to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 82% |
| Qatar | $270K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $95K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $84K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $39K | 1% |
| United States | $27K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $12K | 0.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $8K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.57 per kg, 234% above the world average of $3.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared meals imports to Egypt
Imports of prepared meals by Egypt reached $647 thousand in 2024 (244 tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (46%), Indonesia (29%), Turkey (23%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $296K | 46% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 29% |
| Turkey | $150K | 23% |
| United States | $9K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared meals exports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported prepared meals worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared meals from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Qatar (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.57 per kg in 2024, 234% above the world average of $3.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prepared meals from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $538 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 626%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import prepared meals?
Yes. Egypt imported $647 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Indonesia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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