Starch exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of starch by Egypt reached $52.9 million in 2024 (92.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $52.9M | 92.9K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 72.2K t |
| 2022 | $54.0M | 79.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 27.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 24.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $738K | 2.1K t |
Where Egypt exports starch to
Most of it went to Nigeria (19%), Syria (18%), Kenya (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+566% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Starch: maize (corn) starch | 99% |
| 1108.19 | Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14 | 0.6% |
| 1108.11 | Starch: wheat | 0% |
| 1108.14 | Starch: manioc (cassava) | 0% |
| 1108.13 | Starch: potato | 0% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $11.3 million of starch in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (24%), Netherlands (19%), Denmark (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.8M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 19% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 17% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 13% |
| France | $482K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $409K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $399K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $354K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $257K | 2.3% |
| China | $196K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported starch worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy starch from Egypt?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Syria (18%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average export price of starch per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.63 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 starch from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $738 thousand in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $54.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import starch?
Yes. Egypt imported $11.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the Netherlands and Denmark. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (99% of the value) and 1108.19 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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