Soup preparations exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of soup preparations by Egypt reached $45.8 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.0 million.
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 | $45.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $65.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $46.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $42.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 4.9K t |
Where Egypt exports soup preparations to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Jordan (16%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $15.4M | 34% |
| Jordan | $7.2M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 12% |
| Lebanon | $4.3M | 9.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 3% |
| Qatar | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Yemen | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $1.1M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2104
| 2104.10 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor | 92% |
| 2104.20 | Homogenised composite food preparations | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 43% above the world average of $3.04. 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.
Soup preparations imports to Egypt
Imports of soup preparations by Egypt reached $1.2 million in 2024 (366 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), Saudi Arabia (25%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $348K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $289K | 25% |
| Turkey | $203K | 17% |
| Indonesia | $187K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.8% |
| United States | $9K | 0.8% |
| China | $7K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2104: Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of soup preparations exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported soup preparations worth $45.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy soup preparations from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Jordan (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of soup preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $3.04 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 soup preparations from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $45.8 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2023 at $65.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import soup preparations?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soup preparations?
The HS code for soup preparations is heading 2104. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2104.10 (91% of the value) and 2104.20 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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