Sweet biscuits exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sweet biscuits by Egypt reached $72.4 million in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $72.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $73.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $48.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt exports sweet biscuits to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (32%), Sudan (9%), Jordan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.1M | 32% |
| Sudan | $6.5M | 9.1% |
| Jordan | $3.8M | 5.3% |
| Palestine | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Iraq | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Yemen | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $2.2M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet biscuits imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported sweet biscuits worth $7.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), Turkey (14%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 14% |
| Belgium | $662K | 8.7% |
| Poland | $532K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $482K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $448K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $299K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $294K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $255K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $212K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt sweet biscuits exports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported sweet biscuits worth $72.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet biscuits from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by Sudan (9%) and Jordan (5%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sweet biscuits from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $72.4 million in 2024, an increase of 581%. The peak was 2022 at $73.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
Does Egypt also import sweet biscuits?
Yes. Egypt imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Turkey and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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