Skim milk exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $19.7 million of skim milk in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 129 countries. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.2 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 | $19.7M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $142K | 243 t |
| 2017 | $174K | 268 t |
Where Egypt exports skim milk to
Most of it went to Libya (31%), Mauritania (30%), Palestine (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $6.2M | 31% |
| Mauritania | $5.9M | 30% |
| Palestine | $4.4M | 22% |
| Somalia | $1.7M | 8.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273K | 1.4% |
| Sudan | $269K | 1.4% |
| Maldives | $181K | 0.9% |
| Chad | $141K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $130K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $84K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Skim milk imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported skim milk worth $1.9 million (513 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt skim milk exports (HS 0401.10): 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 0401.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%.
Common questions
What is the value of skim milk exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported skim milk worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy skim milk from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Mauritania (30%) and Palestine (22%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Chad grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of skim milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of skim milk from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $174 thousand in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also import skim milk?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Morocco. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for skim milk?
The HS code for skim milk is subheading 0401.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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