Soya meal imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soya meal by Egypt reached $43.6 million in 2024 (107.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 90% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $437.7 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 | $43.6M | 107.3K t |
| 2023 | $437.7M | 875.9K t |
| 2022 | $160.3M | 326.6K t |
| 2021 | $432K | 753 t |
| 2020 | $72.9M | 219.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.0M | 287.3K t |
| 2018 | $321.7M | 839.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 23.1K t |
Where Egypt imports soya meal from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $38.0M | 87% |
| United States | $5.5M | 13% |
| China | $21K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya meal exports from Egypt
Exports of soya meal by Egypt reached $10.3 million in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (30%), Saudi Arabia (29%), Syria (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $3.1M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 29% |
| Syria | $1.9M | 19% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 11% |
| Jordan | $1.1M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 0.1% |
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 2304: Oil-cake and other solid residues; whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil.
Common questions
What is the value of soya meal imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported soya meal worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya meal to Egypt?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($38.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya meal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.45 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 soya meal to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. The peak was 2023 at $437.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export soya meal?
Yes. Egypt exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Saudi Arabia and Syria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya meal?
The HS code for soya meal is heading 2304. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2304.00. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2304 page.
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