Prepared meat (other species) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported prepared meat (other species) worth $4.1 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 980% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% a year on average.
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 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $384K | 46 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $816K | 332 t |
| 2019 | $11K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $273K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $85K | 20 t |
Where Egypt imports prepared meat (other species) from
Brazil alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.0M | 96% |
| Kuwait | $150K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.86, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt prepared meat (other species) imports (HS 1602.90): 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 1602.90: Meat preparations: of meat, meat offal or the blood of any animal, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meat (other species) imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported prepared meat (other species) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 980% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meat (other species) to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Kuwait (4%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of prepared meat (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared meat (other species) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meat (other species)?
The HS code for prepared meat (other species) is subheading 1602.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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