Pure chemical sugars imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported pure chemical sugars worth $2.5 million (244 tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.5M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $440K | 89 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 516 t |
Where Egypt imports pure chemical sugars from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Austria (26%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $817K | 32% |
| Austria | $650K | 26% |
| South Africa | $326K | 13% |
| France | $262K | 10% |
| Germany | $154K | 6.1% |
| India | $62K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 2.3% |
| United States | $51K | 2% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $42K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.33 per kg, 203% above the world average of $3.41. 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.
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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 2940: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39.
Common questions
What is the value of pure chemical sugars imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pure chemical sugars worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure chemical sugars to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($817 thousand), followed by Austria (26%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure chemical sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024, 203% above the world average of $3.41 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 pure chemical sugars to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $3.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for pure chemical sugars?
The HS code for pure chemical sugars is heading 2940. In Egypt all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2940.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2940 page.
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