Semi-skimmed milk exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $4.7 million of semi-skimmed milk in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $4.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $391K | 533 t |
| 2018 | $310K | 564 t |
| 2017 | $36K | 20 t |
Where Egypt exports semi-skimmed milk to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), Libya (22%), Palestine (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 45% |
| Libya | $1.0M | 22% |
| Palestine | $601K | 13% |
| Jordan | $463K | 9.9% |
| Mauritania | $204K | 4.4% |
| Maldives | $100K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $89K | 1.9% |
| Somalia | $34K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $23K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $19K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt semi-skimmed milk exports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported semi-skimmed milk worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 125 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy semi-skimmed milk from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Libya (22%) and Palestine (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average export price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of semi-skimmed milk from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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