Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $85.1 million of refined sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (66.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $85.1M | 66.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 38.5K t |
| 2022 | $52.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 9.7K t |
Where Egypt exports refined sunflower or safflower oil to
Most of it went to Sudan (27%), Jordan (23%), Palestine (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $22.7M | 27% |
| Jordan | $19.7M | 23% |
| Palestine | $9.3M | 11% |
| Mauritius | $9.1M | 11% |
| Madagascar | $6.0M | 7.1% |
| Rwanda | $5.6M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Syria | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Libya | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $863K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $8.7 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Egypt refined sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $85.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 132 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined sunflower or safflower oil from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Jordan (23%) and Palestine (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 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 sunflower or safflower oil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $85.1 million in 2024, an increase of 699%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Ukraine and Moldova. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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