Whey imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $25.6 million of whey in 2024 (27.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $25.6M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 15.5K t |
Where Egypt imports whey from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), France (9%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.9M | 46% |
| France | $2.4M | 9.3% |
| United States | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $455K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $447K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $334K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Egypt whey imports (HS 0404.10): 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 0404.10: Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of whey imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported whey worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey to Egypt?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by France (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey?
The HS code for whey is subheading 0404.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0404 page.
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