Sauces and condiments exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $87.4 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (40.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $87.4M | 40.8K t |
| 2023 | $105.5M | 47.3K t |
| 2022 | $89.9M | 46.1K t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 30.7K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 8.6K t |
Where Egypt exports sauces and condiments to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (23%), Libya (10%), Palestine (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $20.1M | 23% |
| Libya | $8.4M | 9.6% |
| Palestine | $5.1M | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $5.0M | 5.7% |
| Sudan | $4.6M | 5.3% |
| United States | $4.1M | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| Yemen | $3.4M | 3.9% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.20 | Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces | 54% |
| 2103.90 | Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | 44% |
| 2103.30 | Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard | 1.3% |
| 2103.10 | Sauces: soya | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, close to the world average of $2.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sauces and condiments imports to Egypt
Imports of sauces and condiments by Egypt reached $13.3 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (17%), China (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 17% |
| China | $1.6M | 12% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 9% |
| South Africa | $988K | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $981K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $647K | 4.9% |
| India | $581K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $447K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $304K | 2.3% |
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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sauces and condiments worth $87.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy sauces and condiments from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Libya (10%) and Palestine (6%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average export price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.62 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 sauces and condiments from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $87.4 million in 2024, an increase of 489%. The peak was 2023 at $105.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import sauces and condiments?
Yes. Egypt imported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, China and the United States. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $74.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2103.20 (54% of the value) and 2103.90 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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