Modified starch imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $26.2 million of modified starch in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $26.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 13.8K t |
Where Egypt imports modified starch from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (40%), Turkey (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 40% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 12% |
| China | $1.3M | 5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $940K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $547K | 2.1% |
| India | $477K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 98% |
| 3505.20 | Glues: based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.27. 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.
Modified starch exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported modified starch worth $2.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (37%), Angola (27%), Greece (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $796K | 37% |
| Angola | $581K | 27% |
| Greece | $119K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $99K | 4.6% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $54K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported modified starch worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply modified starch to Egypt?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of modified starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.27 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 modified starch to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $27.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export modified starch?
Yes. Egypt exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Angola and Greece. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
The HS code for modified starch is heading 3505. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3505.10 (98% of the value) and 3505.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3505 page.
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