Unfilled chocolate bars exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unfilled chocolate bars by Egypt reached $47.7 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.7 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 | $47.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $72.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $34.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $44.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 871 t |
Where Egypt exports unfilled chocolate bars to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (28%), United Kingdom (21%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $13.4M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 21% |
| Kuwait | $5.1M | 11% |
| Yemen | $2.8M | 5.8% |
| Qatar | $2.7M | 5.6% |
| Bahrain | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $1.9M | 4% |
| Sudan | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $996K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, close to the world average of $7.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unfilled chocolate bars imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $2.9 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (353 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Greece (28%), Germany (19%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $820K | 28% |
| Germany | $553K | 19% |
| Turkey | $410K | 14% |
| Poland | $409K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $186K | 6.3% |
| Bulgaria | $71K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 2.4% |
| United States | $55K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt unfilled chocolate bars exports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported unfilled chocolate bars worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy unfilled chocolate bars from Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Kuwait (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average export price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of unfilled chocolate bars from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 802%. The peak was 2022 at $72.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also import unfilled chocolate bars?
Yes. Egypt imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, Germany and Turkey. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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