Processed cheese exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $89.3 million of processed cheese in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $89.3M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $75.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $93.0M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 4.4K t |
Where Egypt exports processed cheese to
Most of it went to Jordan (26%), Lebanon (19%), Libya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $22.8M | 26% |
| Lebanon | $16.7M | 19% |
| Libya | $12.8M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.9M | 13% |
| Yemen | $8.2M | 9.2% |
| Palestine | $3.3M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $1.8M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, close to the world average of $5.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Processed cheese imports to Egypt
Imports of processed cheese by Egypt reached $19.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Poland alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $10.6M | 54% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 28% |
| Austria | $892K | 4.5% |
| France | $881K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $720K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $391K | 2% |
| Italy | $210K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $185K | 0.9% |
| United States | $134K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt processed cheese exports (HS 0406.30): 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 0406.30: Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered).
Common questions
What is the value of processed cheese exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported processed cheese worth $89.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy processed cheese from Egypt?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Lebanon (19%) and Libya (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average export price of processed cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of processed cheese from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $89.3 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. The peak was 2022 at $93.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import processed cheese?
Yes. Egypt imported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Saudi Arabia and Austria. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for processed cheese?
The HS code for processed cheese is subheading 0406.30. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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