Soybeans imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported soybeans worth $1.70 billion (3.61 million tonnes). It ranks 8th of 199 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.47 billion.
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 | $1.70B | 3.61M t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 2.13M t |
| 2022 | $2.47B | 3.72M t |
| 2021 | $2.00B | 3.99M t |
| 2020 | $1.82B | 5.02M t |
| 2019 | $1.24B | 3.54M t |
| 2018 | $1.24B | 3.39M t |
| 2017 | $441.2M | 1.23M t |
Where Egypt imports soybeans from
United States alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+385% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.04B | 61% |
| Ukraine | $317.5M | 19% |
| Brazil | $298.8M | 18% |
| Canada | $22.5M | 1.3% |
| Uruguay | $14.0M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 0.1% |
| Syria | $1.9M | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $1.8M | 0.1% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 0.1% |
| Russia | $251K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 100% |
| 1201.10 | Soya beans: seed, whether or not broken | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported soybeans worth $1.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.61 million tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Egypt?
The United States was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.04 billion), followed by Ukraine (19%) and Brazil (18%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.47 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 soybeans to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $441.2 million in 2017 to $1.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2022 at $2.47 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (100% of the value) and 1201.10 (0%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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