Cocoa paste imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported cocoa paste worth $28.1 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 846 t |
Where Egypt imports cocoa paste from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19.0M | 68% |
| Ghana | $4.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $917K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $436K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $344K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $229K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $87K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $58K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1803
| 1803.10 | Cocoa: paste, not defatted | 88% |
| 1803.20 | Cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1803.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, close to the world average of $6.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa paste imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cocoa paste worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa paste to Egypt?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Ghana (15%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.38 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 imports of cocoa paste to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 798%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cocoa paste?
The HS code for cocoa paste is heading 1803. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1803.10 (88% of the value) and 1803.20 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1803 page.
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