Cocoa powder imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $82.8 million of cocoa powder in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $82.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $64.4M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 26.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 16.9K t |
Where Egypt imports cocoa powder from
Most of the value came from Spain (26%), Netherlands (23%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $21.8M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $19.3M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $7.9M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 9% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 5.7% |
| France | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| Ghana | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Uruguay | $516K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa powder exports from Egypt
Exports of cocoa powder by Egypt reached $1.2 million in 2024 (305 tonnes). Kenya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $710K | 59% |
| Algeria | $112K | 9.2% |
| Palestine | $109K | 9% |
| Libya | $88K | 7.3% |
| Uganda | $74K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $48K | 3.9% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 1.4% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.4% |
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 1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa powder imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported cocoa powder worth $82.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa powder to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.28 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 powder to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $82.8 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export cocoa powder?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Algeria and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $81.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The HS code for cocoa powder is heading 1805. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1805.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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