Yogurt and fermented milk exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $12.1 million of yogurt and fermented milk in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $12.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 729 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 385 t |
| 2017 | $582K | 178 t |
Where Egypt exports yogurt and fermented milk to
The largest buyer markets were Palestine (36%), Libya (28%), Jordan (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+705% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $4.3M | 36% |
| Libya | $3.3M | 28% |
| Jordan | $3.0M | 25% |
| Sudan | $552K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $394K | 3.3% |
| Mauritius | $306K | 2.5% |
| Mauritania | $87K | 0.7% |
| Israel | $74K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $32K | 0.3% |
| Yemen | $17K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 0403
| 0403.10 | Dairy produce: yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit or… | 70% |
| 0403.90 | Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added… | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yogurt and fermented milk imports to Egypt
Imports of yogurt and fermented milk by Egypt reached $8.1 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (37%), Ireland (17%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 37% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 14% |
| France | $1.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $555K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $270K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $242K | 3% |
| Uruguay | $220K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $133K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 1.4% |
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 0403: Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa..
Common questions
What is the value of yogurt and fermented milk exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported yogurt and fermented milk worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy yogurt and fermented milk from Egypt?
Palestine was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Libya (28%) and Jordan (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average export price of yogurt and fermented milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.86 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 yogurt and fermented milk from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $582 thousand in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import yogurt and fermented milk?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for yogurt and fermented milk?
The HS code for yogurt and fermented milk is heading 0403. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 0403.10 (70% of the value) and 0403.90 (30%). 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 0403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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