Refined palm kernel or babassu oil imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined palm kernel or babassu oil by Egypt reached $54.9 million in 2024 (47.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 160 countries for imports of this product. That is 59% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $54.9M | 47.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 36.6K t |
| 2022 | $36.9M | 24.3K t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 38.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 34.0K t |
Where Egypt imports refined palm kernel or babassu oil from
Indonesia alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $41.5M | 76% |
| Malaysia | $13.4M | 24% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt refined palm kernel or babassu oil imports (HS 1513.29): 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 1513.29: Vegetable oils: palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm kernel or babassu oil imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported refined palm kernel or babassu oil worth $54.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm kernel or babassu oil to Egypt?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Malaysia (24%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm kernel or babassu oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined palm kernel or babassu oil to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $54.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm kernel or babassu oil?
The HS code for refined palm kernel or babassu oil is subheading 1513.29. 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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