Wheat flour exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported wheat flour worth $460.8 million (725.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $460.8M | 725.5K t |
| 2023 | $401.8M | 608.3K t |
| 2022 | $148.0M | 232.5K t |
| 2021 | $50.5M | 127.6K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 144.7K t |
| 2019 | $134.9M | 372.7K t |
| 2018 | $62.0M | 189.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 99.1K t |
Where Egypt exports wheat flour to
The largest buyer markets were Sudan (47%), Madagascar (15%), Somalia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $214.6M | 47% |
| Madagascar | $67.0M | 15% |
| Somalia | $60.2M | 13% |
| Palestine | $54.5M | 12% |
| Yemen | $46.3M | 10% |
| Djibouti | $8.6M | 1.9% |
| Chad | $5.1M | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $625K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $592K | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | $557K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.45. 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 flour imports to Egypt
Imports of wheat flour by Egypt reached $12.4 million in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.5M | 85% |
| France | $728K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $640K | 5.2% |
| China | $296K | 2.4% |
| Croatia | $159K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $38K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $24K | 0.2% |
| Malta | $2K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported wheat flour worth $460.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 725.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 169 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheat flour from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($214.6 million), followed by Madagascar (15%) and Somalia (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 42% above 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 exports of wheat flour from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $460.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import wheat flour?
Yes. Egypt imported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, France and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $448.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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