Rusks and toasted bread exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $4.6 million of rusks and toasted bread in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 986 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $841K | 313 t |
| 2020 | $623K | 238 t |
| 2019 | $667K | 371 t |
| 2018 | $97K | 66 t |
| 2017 | $110K | 52 t |
Where Egypt exports rusks and toasted bread to
Most of it went to Palestine (42%), Jordan (18%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine | $1.9M | 42% |
| Jordan | $840K | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $384K | 8.4% |
| Oman | $307K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $294K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $127K | 2.8% |
| Georgia | $109K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $96K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $85K | 1.9% |
| New Zealand | $67K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.92. 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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The shipment records behind Egypt rusks and toasted bread exports (HS 1905.40): 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 1905.40: Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of rusks and toasted bread exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported rusks and toasted bread worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy rusks and toasted bread from Egypt?
Palestine was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Jordan (18%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average export price of rusks and toasted bread per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rusks and toasted bread from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rusks and toasted bread?
The HS code for rusks and toasted bread is subheading 1905.40. 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 1905 page.
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