Pasta exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pasta by Egypt reached $151.9 million in 2024 (109.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $151.9M | 109.7K t |
| 2023 | $135.2M | 93.4K t |
| 2022 | $78.9M | 91.6K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 115.3K t |
| 2020 | $60.9M | 107.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 85.6K t |
| 2018 | $49.3M | 105.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 38.8K t |
Where Egypt exports pasta to
The largest buyer markets were Sudan (16%), Zimbabwe (12%), Kenya (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $23.6M | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $17.9M | 12% |
| Kenya | $10.5M | 6.9% |
| United States | $10.4M | 6.9% |
| Uganda | $8.5M | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $8.2M | 5.4% |
| Yemen | $8.2M | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.8M | 5.1% |
| Libya | $6.1M | 4% |
| Palestine | $4.0M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 81% |
| 1902.30 | Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared | 18% |
| 1902.11 | Food preparations: pasta, containing eggs, uncooked, not stuffed or otherwise prepared | 1.1% |
| 1902.20 | Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared | 0.6% |
| 1902.40 | Food preparations: couscous | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.89, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pasta imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $5.8 million of pasta in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (42%), Italy (18%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+579% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.4M | 42% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $465K | 8% |
| China | $422K | 7.3% |
| Jordan | $329K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $272K | 4.7% |
| Tunisia | $228K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $189K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $91K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported pasta worth $151.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Egypt?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (12%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.89 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 exports of pasta from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $151.9 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import pasta?
Yes. Egypt imported $5.8 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 $146.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (81% of the value) and 1902.30 (18%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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