Pure sucrose imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $55.9 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (73.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $153.8 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 | $55.9M | 73.6K t |
| 2023 | $50.2M | 64.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 42.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 87.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.6M | 64.1K t |
| 2019 | $55.1M | 163.0K t |
| 2018 | $153.8M | 393.2K t |
| 2017 | $119.2M | 284.7K t |
Where Egypt imports pure sucrose from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (37%), France (21%), Poland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $20.8M | 37% |
| France | $11.7M | 21% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 12% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $509K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $158K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure sucrose exports from Egypt
Exports of pure sucrose by Egypt reached $302.2 million in 2024 (428.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Sudan (21%), Palestine (16%), Yemen (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pure sucrose worth $55.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by France (21%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.2 million in 2017 to $55.9 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $153.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.2 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pure sucrose?
Yes. Egypt exported $302.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Palestine and Yemen. That compares with imports of $55.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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