Refined soybean oil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refined soybean oil by Egypt reached $24.7 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 65% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $50.1 million.
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 | $24.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $44.1M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $50.1M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 27.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 29.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.5M | 29.5K t |
Where Egypt exports refined soybean oil to
The largest buyer markets were Jordan (48%), Mauritius (14%), Madagascar (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $11.8M | 48% |
| Mauritius | $3.4M | 14% |
| Madagascar | $2.1M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Palestine | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Mauritania | $842K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $418K | 1.7% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $331K | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $222K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1507.90: Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined soybean oil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported refined soybean oil worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined soybean oil from Egypt?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Mauritius (14%) and Madagascar (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined soybean oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of refined soybean oil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.5 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined soybean oil?
The HS code for refined soybean oil is subheading 1507.90. 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 1507 page.
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