Sausages imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sausages by Egypt reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $410K | 167 t |
| 2021 | $307K | 107 t |
| 2020 | $56K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $411K | 175 t |
| 2018 | $902K | 332 t |
| 2017 | $514K | 159 t |
Where Egypt imports sausages from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.1M | 95% |
| Brazil | $58K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 62% below the world average of $4.90, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sausages exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported sausages worth $356 thousand (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (46%), United Arab Emirates (43%), Bahrain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $162K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 43% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 5.7% |
| United States | $8K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $7K | 2% |
| Sudan | $5K | 1.3% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects; food preparations based on these products.
Common questions
What is the value of sausages imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sausages worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply sausages to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of sausages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $4.90 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 sausages to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $514 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export sausages?
Yes. Egypt exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sausages?
The HS code for sausages is heading 1601. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1601.00. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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