Filled chocolate bars exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $117.1 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (17.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117.1M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $115.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2022 | $112.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $66.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt exports filled chocolate bars to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (33%), United Arab Emirates (17%), Palestine (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $38.5M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.1M | 17% |
| Palestine | $7.8M | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $7.3M | 6.2% |
| Iraq | $7.2M | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $5.9M | 5% |
| Oman | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| Libya | $3.6M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $3.0M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Filled chocolate bars imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $10.0 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Netherlands (29%), Brazil (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 29% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 11% |
| Poland | $706K | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $657K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $249K | 2.5% |
| France | $231K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $175K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $118K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt filled chocolate bars exports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported filled chocolate bars worth $117.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy filled chocolate bars from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and Palestine (7%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of filled chocolate bars from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $117.1 million in 2024, an increase of 792%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Egypt imported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Brazil and Germany. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $107.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. 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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