Rice imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $119.8 million of rice in 2024 (147.4 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $246.3 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 | $119.8M | 147.4K t |
| 2023 | $181.3M | 230.3K t |
| 2022 | $246.3M | 319.0K t |
| 2021 | $135.3M | 326.3K t |
| 2020 | $109.1M | 308.8K t |
| 2019 | $238.0M | 693.2K t |
| 2018 | $90.8M | 239.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 86.7K t |
Where Egypt imports rice from
India alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $83.9M | 70% |
| China | $27.4M | 23% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $580K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $209K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $124K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $45K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $40K | 0% |
| United States | $28K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | 100% |
| 1006.20 | Cereals: husked (brown) rice | 0% |
| 1006.40 | Cereals: rice, broken | 0% |
| 1006.10 | Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rice exports from Egypt
Exports of rice by Egypt reached $89.7 million in 2024 (87.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (36%), Morocco (22%), Sudan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $32.1M | 36% |
| Morocco | $19.9M | 22% |
| Sudan | $14.0M | 16% |
| Lebanon | $8.1M | 9.1% |
| Jordan | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| Palestine | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Moldova | $936K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rice worth $119.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Egypt?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($83.9 million), followed by China (23%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rice to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $119.8 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2022 at $246.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export rice?
Yes. Egypt exported $89.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Morocco and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (100% of the value) and 1006.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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