Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar blends and invert sugar by Egypt reached $16.2 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $16.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 7.5K t |
Where Egypt imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), France (25%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 35% |
| France | $4.1M | 25% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $749K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $723K | 4.5% |
| India | $696K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $554K | 3.4% |
| Slovakia | $537K | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $485K | 3% |
| Russia | $396K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 66% above the world average of $0.83. 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 blends and invert sugar exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $3.3 million of sugar blends and invert sugar in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (47%), Jordan (20%), Algeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.5M | 47% |
| Jordan | $659K | 20% |
| Algeria | $497K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $282K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $101K | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $39K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.6% |
| United States | $18K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by France (25%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export sugar blends and invert sugar?
Yes. Egypt exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Jordan and Algeria. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Egypt, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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