Egypt Food Import 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Egypt's food import value rebounded to $17.02 billion in 2024, following a dip in 2023. While the value is approaching the 2022 peak of $18.33 billion, total quantities have significantly decreased from 28.9 billion in 2021 to 18.5 billion in 2024, suggesting a sharp increase in average unit prices over the five-year period.

In 2024, Russia maintained its position as the top exporter to Egypt, totaling $3.65 billion. Brazil ($2.58 billion) and Ukraine ($2.19 billion) also serve as critical suppliers. Together, these three countries account for a substantial portion of Egypt's food imports, emphasizing the importance of the Black Sea and South American corridors.

Brazil is the fastest-growing major partner with a 51.4% growth rate, significantly outpacing other suppliers. France also shows strong momentum at 45.6%. While Russia remains the largest supplier by absolute value, its growth rate of 14.6% is more conservative compared to the double-digit surges seen from the USA and Malaysia.

Wheat and meslin lead import values at $4.41 billion, followed by yellow maize ($2.26 billion) and soya beans ($1.99 billion). These figures highlight that bulk commodities and essential grains constitute the core of Egypt's food import expenditures, with refined palm oil and cane sugar also featuring prominently in the top five.