Processed cereals imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported processed cereals worth $4.8 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.0 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 | $4.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Egypt imports processed cereals from
The largest suppliers were Latvia (32%), Lithuania (28%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $1.5M | 32% |
| Lithuania | $1.4M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $526K | 11% |
| Spain | $395K | 8.3% |
| Ukraine | $314K | 6.6% |
| Russia | $264K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $110K | 2.3% |
| India | $44K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $43K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 1104
| 1104.12 | Cereal grains: rolled or flaked, of oats | 96% |
| 1104.23 | Cereal grains: worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of maize (corn) | 2.4% |
| 1104.29 | Cereal grains: worked, other than rolled or flaked (e.g. Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of cereals, excluding oats and maize, and rice of… | 1.2% |
| 1104.19 | Cereal grains: rolled or flaked, other than oats | 0.6% |
| 1104.22 | Cereal grains: worked (e.g. hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled) of oats | 0.1% |
| 1104.30 | Cereal: germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cereals exports from Egypt
Exports of processed cereals by Egypt reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (19%), Jordan (15%), Tunisia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+871% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $367K | 19% |
| Jordan | $286K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $236K | 12% |
| Libya | $216K | 11% |
| Algeria | $204K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $194K | 10% |
| Israel | $127K | 6.6% |
| Palestine | $99K | 5.2% |
| United States | $53K | 2.8% |
| Iraq | $32K | 1.7% |
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 1104: Cereal grains otherwise worked (e.g. hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or kibbled) except rice of heading no. 1006; germ of cereals whole, rolled, flaked or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of processed cereals imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported processed cereals worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply processed cereals to Egypt?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Lithuania (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of processed cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.62 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 processed cereals to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export processed cereals?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Jordan and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cereals?
The HS code for processed cereals is heading 1104. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1104.12 (96% of the value) and 1104.23 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1104 page.
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