Egypt Grain Import 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Egypt’s import value reached $6.86 billion in 2024. While values rose from 2023, total quantity has plummeted from 20.29 billion units in 2020 to 9.45 billion in 2024. This trend highlights a significant increase in import costs per unit, as Egypt is paying more for substantially lower volumes compared to four years ago.

Russia is the primary exporter to Egypt, with a 2024 value of $3.06 billion. Ukraine ($1.44B) and Brazil ($1.14B) also hold significant market shares. These top three suppliers account for the majority of the import value, demonstrating a concentrated supplier base focused on major global grain producers.

Bulgaria shows the highest growth rate at 199.4%, followed by Brazil and Australia, both exceeding 54%. While Russia remains the largest partner by value, its 19% growth rate is eclipsed by these emerging suppliers, indicating a shift in sourcing dynamics and the rapid expansion of secondary trade partners.

Durum wheat (HS 100110) dominates imports with a 2024 value of $4.41 billion, followed by yellow maize at $2.26 billion. Together, these two products constitute the bulk of the sector's trade value. Other products like IR 64 rice and seed varieties represent a much smaller fraction of the total import expenditure.