Soybean seeds imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $2.8 million of soybean seeds in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $0K | - |
| 2022 | $1K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $42K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $24K | 40 t |
Where Egypt imports soybean seeds from
Ukraine alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.8M | 100% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Russia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 101% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt soybean seeds imports (HS 1201.10): 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 1201.10: Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybean seeds imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported soybean seeds worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply soybean seeds to Egypt?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (0%) and Russia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of soybean seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soybean seeds to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 4 years the average was $729 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for soybean seeds?
The HS code for soybean seeds is subheading 1201.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1201 page.
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