Sugar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported sugar worth $1.05 billion (1.03 million tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 46% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.05B | 1.03M t |
| 2023 | $716.7M | 1.26M t |
| 2022 | $574.3M | 1.20M t |
| 2021 | $362.0M | 1.02M t |
| 2020 | $279.5M | 998.7K t |
| 2019 | $236.8M | 829.5K t |
| 2018 | $384.0M | 1.20M t |
| 2017 | $685.8M | 1.79M t |
Where Egypt imports sugar from
Brazil alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $991.9M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20.8M | 2% |
| France | $11.7M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $8.5M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1.6M | 0.2% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $509K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.14 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring… | 89% |
| 1701.13 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 5.6% |
| 1701.99 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 5.3% |
| 1701.91 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Sugars: beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Sugar exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $312.1 million of sugar in 2024 (445.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Sudan (21%), Palestine (16%), Yemen (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
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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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sugar worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Egypt?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($991.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.59 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 imports of sugar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $685.8 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export sugar?
Yes. Egypt exported $312.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Palestine and Yemen. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $736.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 1701.14 (89% of the value) and 1701.13 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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