Refined coconut oil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $8.1 million of refined coconut oil in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $8.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt imports refined coconut oil from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (48%), Malaysia (41%), Mozambique (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 48% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 41% |
| Mozambique | $715K | 8.9% |
| Philippines | $54K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $42K | 0.5% |
| India | $29K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined coconut oil exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported refined coconut oil worth $970 thousand (551 tonnes). Romania alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $582K | 60% |
| Libya | $191K | 20% |
| Greece | $164K | 17% |
| Slovenia | $31K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Montenegro | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt refined coconut oil imports (HS 1513.19): 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 1513.19: Vegetable oils: coconut (copra) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined coconut oil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported refined coconut oil worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined coconut oil to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Malaysia (41%) and Mozambique (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined coconut oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined coconut oil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Egypt also export refined coconut oil?
Yes. Egypt exported $970 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Libya and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined coconut oil?
The HS code for refined coconut oil is subheading 1513.19. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1513 page.
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