Ground chili powder imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported ground chili powder worth $8.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
Where Egypt imports ground chili powder from
The largest suppliers were Spain (39%), China (37%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 39% |
| China | $3.1M | 37% |
| India | $1.3M | 15% |
| Morocco | $481K | 5.6% |
| Vietnam | $110K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $67K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $52K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $39K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ground chili powder exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported ground chili powder worth $2.5 million (824 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (34%), United States (26%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $847K | 34% |
| United States | $652K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $320K | 13% |
| Canada | $82K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $74K | 3% |
| Albania | $68K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 2% |
| Romania | $44K | 1.8% |
| Georgia | $36K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $35K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt ground chili powder imports (HS 0904.22): 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 0904.22: Spices: fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta, crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground chili powder imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported ground chili powder worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground chili powder to Egypt?
Spain was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (37%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground chili powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ground chili powder to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Egypt also export ground chili powder?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground chili powder?
The HS code for ground chili powder is subheading 0904.22. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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