Soya bean oil exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $154.5 million of soya bean oil in 2024 (161.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 87% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $154.5M | 161.8K t |
| 2023 | $82.8M | 70.6K t |
| 2022 | $119.4M | 77.5K t |
| 2021 | $189.2M | 140.1K t |
| 2020 | $93.7M | 108.2K t |
| 2019 | $50.3M | 62.1K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 36.2K t |
Where Egypt exports soya bean oil to
One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $99.5M | 64% |
| Jordan | $12.9M | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $10.0M | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 3% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $3.4M | 2.2% |
| Madagascar | $2.2M | 1.4% |
| Palestine | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.7M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.10 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | 84% |
| 1507.90 | Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya bean oil imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $107.3 million of soya bean oil in 2024 (111.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $60.6M | 57% |
| Turkey | $29.9M | 28% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 9.9% |
| United States | $4.1M | 3.8% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported soya bean oil worth $154.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries buy soya bean oil from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($99.5 million), followed by Jordan (8%) and Algeria (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average export price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $1.00 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 exports of soya bean oil from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $154.5 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. The peak was 2021 at $189.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import soya bean oil?
Yes. Egypt imported $107.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1507.10 (84% of the value) and 1507.90 (16%). 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 1507 page.
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