Chocolate exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $224.5 million of chocolate in 2024 (34.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $224.5M | 34.0K t |
| 2023 | $241.1M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $251.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $161.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $107.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $161.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $83.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Egypt exports chocolate to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (32%), Kuwait (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $71.0M | 32% |
| Kuwait | $22.8M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.8M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 4.9% |
| Palestine | $10.3M | 4.6% |
| Libya | $9.0M | 4% |
| Iraq | $7.7M | 3.4% |
| Yemen | $7.5M | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $7.4M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $7.3M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.31 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less | 52% |
| 1806.32 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | 21% |
| 1806.20 | Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other… | 14% |
| 1806.90 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | 9.8% |
| 1806.10 | Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, close to the world average of $6.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chocolate imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $60.1 million of chocolate in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (25%), Turkey (15%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $14.9M | 25% |
| Turkey | $8.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 14% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 3% |
| Greece | $963K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported chocolate worth $224.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy chocolate from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($71.0 million), followed by Kuwait (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average export price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $6.27 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 chocolate from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $224.5 million in 2024, an increase of 559%. The peak was 2022 at $251.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import chocolate?
Yes. Egypt imported $60.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $164.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1806.31 (52% of the value) and 1806.32 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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