Starch residues exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported starch residues worth $140.2 million (556.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $241.3 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 | $140.2M | 556.7K t |
| 2023 | $190.7M | 606.9K t |
| 2022 | $241.3M | 760.6K t |
| 2021 | $185.5M | 664.7K t |
| 2020 | $113.3M | 509.0K t |
| 2019 | $121.6M | 460.1K t |
| 2018 | $92.5M | 396.6K t |
| 2017 | $84.3M | 397.7K t |
Where Egypt exports starch residues to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (20%), Denmark (16%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $27.5M | 20% |
| Denmark | $22.0M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $10.4M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $9.1M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $9.1M | 6.5% |
| Norway | $9.0M | 6.4% |
| China | $6.7M | 4.8% |
| Cyprus | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.20 | Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets | 98% |
| 2303.10 | Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets | 1.5% |
| 2303.30 | Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch residues imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $65.1 million of starch residues in 2024 (162.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United States alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.1M | 97% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| China | $373K | 0.6% |
| India | $254K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $193K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $40K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0% |
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 2303: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported starch residues worth $140.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy starch residues from Egypt?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by Denmark (16%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average export price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.27 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 residues from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.3 million in 2017 to $140.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $241.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import starch residues?
Yes. Egypt imported $65.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Russia and China. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $75.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 2303.20 (98% of the value) and 2303.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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