Report Update May 1, 2025

Egypt - Soybean Oilcake - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Egypt: Soybean Oilcake Market 2025

Soybean Oilcake Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian soybean oilcake market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Soybean Oilcake Production in Egypt

In value terms, soybean oilcake production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 68%. Soybean oilcake production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Soybean Oilcake Exports

Exports from Egypt

Soybean oilcake exports from Egypt rose notably to X tons in 2021, surging by 12% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soybean oilcake exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for soybean oilcake exports from Egypt, accounting for a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, soybean oilcake exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +137.1%.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soybean oilcake exports from Egypt, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +206.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average soybean oilcake export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Syrian Arab Republic (+29.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soybean Oilcake Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of soybean oilcake decreased by -98.6% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, soybean oilcake imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main soybean oilcake supplier to Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -53.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soybean oilcake to Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -51.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average soybean oilcake import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for soybean oilcake in the world?

China remains the largest soybean oilcake consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, soybean oilcake consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.8% share.

What are the largest producers of soybean oilcake in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and Argentina, with a combined 39% share of global production. These countries were followed by Brazil, India, Japan, Russia, Germany, Bangladesh, Nigeria and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of soybean oilcake to Egypt?

In value terms, Argentina constituted the largest supplier of soybean oilcake to Egypt, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2% share.

What are the leading importers of soybean oilcake from Egypt?

In value terms, the largest markets for soybean oilcake exported from Egypt were Romania, Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

What is the average export price for soybean oilcake in Egypt?

In 2021, the average soybean oilcake export price amounted to $305 per ton, which is down by -25.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for soybean oilcake in Egypt?

The average soybean oilcake import price stood at $435 per ton in 2021, surging by 2.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soybean oilcake market in Egypt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10414130 - Oilcake and other solid residues resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Egypt
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024