Wheat imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported wheat worth $5.20 billion (3.34 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.20B | 3.34M t |
| 2023 | $4.04B | 2.89M t |
| 2022 | $5.34B | 12.64M t |
| 2021 | $3.18B | 11.84M t |
| 2020 | $2.88B | 13.24M t |
| 2019 | $2.01B | 9.43M t |
| 2018 | $2.24B | 11.18M t |
| 2017 | $1.81B | 9.75M t |
Where Egypt imports wheat from
Russia alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.06B | 59% |
| Ukraine | $954.9M | 18% |
| Romania | $484.2M | 9.3% |
| Bulgaria | $271.5M | 5.2% |
| France | $223.7M | 4.3% |
| United States | $107.2M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $56.4M | 1.1% |
| Moldova | $26.7M | 0.5% |
| Canada | $12.8M | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $4.0M | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.19 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | 84% |
| 1001.99 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | 15% |
| 1001.11 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed | 0.4% |
| 1001.91 | Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 438% above the world average of $0.29. 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.
Wheat exports from Egypt
Exports of wheat by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Somalia accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $1.6M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $225K | 9.7% |
| Kuwait | $111K | 4.8% |
| Libya | $107K | 4.6% |
| Mauritania | $77K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $57K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $46K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $28K | 1.2% |
| Iraq | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported wheat worth $5.20 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.34 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Egypt?
Russia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.06 billion), followed by Ukraine (18%) and Romania (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Moldova grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 438% above the world average of $0.29 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 wheat to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.81 billion in 2017 to $5.20 billion in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2022 at $5.34 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export wheat?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.20 billion a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1001.19 (84% of the value) and 1001.99 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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