Tomato sauce exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $47.4 million of tomato sauce in 2024 (27.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $47.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $57.5M | 33.7K t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 5.3K t |
Where Egypt exports tomato sauce to
Most of it went to Libya (16%), Palestine (10%), Sudan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $7.6M | 16% |
| Palestine | $4.8M | 10% |
| Sudan | $4.2M | 8.9% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 6.5% |
| United States | $2.9M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $2.4M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Burundi | $1.6M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomato sauce imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $555 thousand of tomato sauce in 2024 (314 tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (26%), Portugal (12%), Lebanon (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $145K | 26% |
| Portugal | $64K | 12% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 11% |
| Spain | $52K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $49K | 8.9% |
| France | $40K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 4.8% |
| United States | $23K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt tomato sauce exports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported tomato sauce worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomato sauce from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Palestine (10%) and Sudan (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Burundi grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average export price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tomato sauce from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024, an increase of 556%. The peak was 2023 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also import tomato sauce?
Yes. Egypt imported $555 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Portugal and Lebanon. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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