Yoghurt production in Egypt
In 2023 Egypt produced 3,459 t of yoghurt, the 36th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). The record was 3,786 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 3,459 t
- World rank
- 36 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,786 t
- 2022
Yoghurt in Egypt, 2019–2023 (tonnes)
Egypt compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Indonesia | 5,714 | 0.11% |
| 35 | Costa Rica | 3,897 | 0.08% |
| 36 | Egypt | 3,459 | 0.07% |
| 37 | Togo | 2,501 | 0.05% |
| 38 | Israel | 1,375 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Egypt is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,459 | −8.6% |
| 2022 | 3,786 | +125% |
| 2021 | 1,679 | +185% |
| 2020 | 589 | +46% |
| 2019 | 404 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 8,814 t USD 8.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 27
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of yoghurt in Egypt?
Egypt produced 3,459 t in 2023, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Egypt rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Egypt ranked 36th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
Does Egypt export or import yoghurt?
In 2024 Egypt reported exports of 8,814 t (USD 8.5 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Egypt is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.