Whey and milk products imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of whey and milk products by Egypt reached $101.0 million in 2024 (51.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% 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 | $101.0M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $91.9M | 40.4K t |
| 2022 | $113.1M | 40.4K t |
| 2021 | $91.5M | 39.6K t |
| 2020 | $77.9M | 37.5K t |
| 2019 | $80.1M | 36.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.4M | 32.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 25.8K t |
Where Egypt imports whey and milk products from
Most of the value came from New Zealand (38%), United States (18%), Canada (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $38.0M | 38% |
| United States | $17.7M | 18% |
| Canada | $15.8M | 16% |
| Turkey | $11.9M | 12% |
| France | $3.5M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $2.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | $1.8M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 0404
| 0404.90 | Dairy produce: natural milk constituents (excluding whey), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, n.e.c. in chapter 04 | 75% |
| 0404.10 | Dairy produce: whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.26. 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.
Whey and milk products exports from Egypt
Exports of whey and milk products by Egypt reached $2.3 million in 2024 (643 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 60% |
| Libya | $735K | 32% |
| Palestine | $165K | 7.2% |
| Sudan | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
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 0404: Whey and products consisting of natural milk constituents; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of whey and milk products imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported whey and milk products worth $101.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey and milk products to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($38.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Canada (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey and milk products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $1.26 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 whey and milk products to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $101.0 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $113.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export whey and milk products?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Libya and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $98.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey and milk products?
The HS code for whey and milk products is heading 0404. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0404.90 (75% of the value) and 0404.10 (25%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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