Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $84.8 million (24.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $84.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2023 | $79.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $102.1M | 24.7K t |
| 2021 | $99.7M | 27.9K t |
| 2020 | $62.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.8M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $96.9M | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 14.8K t |
Where Egypt imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
New Zealand alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $56.5M | 67% |
| Uruguay | $9.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $763K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Whole milk powder unsweetened exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $1.3 million of whole milk powder unsweetened in 2024 (334 tonnes). Iraq alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $977K | 72% |
| Libya | $183K | 14% |
| Yemen | $168K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt whole milk powder unsweetened imports (HS 0402.21): 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder unsweetened imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $84.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to Egypt?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($56.5 million), followed by Uruguay (11%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 860% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of whole milk powder unsweetened to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $84.8 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $102.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export whole milk powder unsweetened?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Libya and Yemen. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $83.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. 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 0402 page.
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