Egypt’s Export Performance of Chocolate and Other Preparations Containing Cocoa, in Blocks, Slabs or Bars of ≤ 2 kg, Filled
Egypt recorded strong export performance in chocolate and other preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars of ≤ 2 kg, filled, under HS Code 180631, in 2025, supported by notable growth in export value and volume over recent years.
Egypt’s exports of the product reached approximately USD 251 million in 2025, with an export volume of around 33 thousand tons. Egypt ranked 10th globally among exporters of the product, accounting for approximately 3% of global exports.
One of the key highlights of Egypt’s export performance is the rapid growth recorded over recent years. Between 2020 and 2025, export value achieved a CAGR of 38%, while export volume recorded a CAGR of 17% over the same period.
This growth accelerated significantly in 2025, with export value increasing by 64% compared with 2024.
Top Export Destinations
Egypt’s exports of the product are distributed across a range of Arab and international markets, with a notable concentration in Gulf markets.
Saudi Arabia was the leading destination for Egyptian exports in 2025, receiving exports worth USD 87 million, representing 35% of Egypt’s total exports of the product.
It was followed by:
• United Arab Emirates: USD 37 million (15%)
• Kuwait: USD 18 million (7%)
• United Kingdom: USD 15 million (6%)
• Qatar: USD 12 million (5%)
Together, the top five export destinations accounted for approximately USD 169 million, representing around 68% of Egypt’s total exports of the product in 2025.
The strong growth in Egypt’s export value, particularly the significant increase recorded in 2025, highlights the product’s expanding export performance, with further opportunities to sustain this momentum by strengthening presence in existing markets, diversifying export destinations, and expanding into new international markets.