Dried pasta exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported dried pasta worth $122.4 million (90.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 170 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $122.4M | 90.8K t |
| 2023 | $111.4M | 76.1K t |
| 2022 | $62.2M | 54.7K t |
| 2021 | $41.6M | 71.3K t |
| 2020 | $40.6M | 71.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 39.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 75.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 30.2K t |
Where Egypt exports dried pasta to
The largest buyer markets were Sudan (19%), Zimbabwe (13%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $23.4M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $16.3M | 13% |
| United States | $9.7M | 8% |
| Yemen | $7.9M | 6.4% |
| Uganda | $7.8M | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $7.0M | 5.7% |
| Libya | $5.8M | 4.8% |
| Palestine | $3.8M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| Rwanda | $2.7M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pasta imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported dried pasta worth $4.0 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 61% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $271K | 6.7% |
| Bulgaria | $91K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $56K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 1.3% |
| China | $29K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $14K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported dried pasta worth $122.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 103 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of dried pasta from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $122.4 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also import dried pasta?
Yes. Egypt imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $118.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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