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Cocoa butter market in Egypt

Cocoa butter market in Egypt

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cocoa butter market in Egypt experienced notable swings from 2018 to 2021. Volume rose from 5 327 т in 2018 to 6 230 т in 2019, then contracted to 5 017 т in 2020 before rebounding to 5 347 т in 2021.

Market volume climbed to 5 727 т in 2022 but fell to 5 136 т in 2023. This drop was primarily due to chocolate makers substituting cocoa butter with cheaper alternatives and high global cocoa prices that curbed demand. In 2024, the market continued to be shaped by these pressures, alongside new investments such as Mars Egypt's 280 million dollar production line expansion aimed at boosting chocolate output.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Egypt
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Egypt by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa butter in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa butter, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa butter, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Egypt produced 1 126 tons of cocoa butter in 2020, marking a 24.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 013 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 1 496 tons. The most significant year-over-year increase was in 2019, when production rose by 47.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(18.9%)47.7%(24.8%)(3.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa butter from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

Egypt exported 4 tons of cocoa butter in 2020, representing a 24.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 7 970.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 332.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year24.6%n/an/a332.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya was the primary destination for Egypt's cocoa butter exports in kind, accounting for 80.0% of total shipments. The remaining 20.0% was distributed among several smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Egypt's cocoa butter exports were valued at 23 thousand US dollars, showing a 25.0% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export values increased by 7 721.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 327.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year25.0%n/an/a327.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Libya dominated Egypt's cocoa butter export structure in value terms, holding a 79.9% share of total flows. Other markets contributed to a smaller portion of the export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa butter to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Egypt's cocoa butter imports declined. In 2020, imports reached 3 895 tons, down 17.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports overall increased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 733 tons, with the largest year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 30.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year30.9%9.7%(17.7%)5.7%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia were the core sources for Egypt's cocoa butter imports in kind. Malaysia accounted for 41.8% of imports, Singapore for 23.2%, and Indonesia for 22.2%, together representing 87.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two consecutive years of increase, Egypt's cocoa butter import value fell. In 2020, imports totaled 23 029 thousand US dollars, a 15.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values rose by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The peak import value was in 2019 at 27 092 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-over-year increase was in 2018 at 31.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year31.1%9.5%(15.0%)6.9%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia formed the main group of sources for Egypt's cocoa butter imports in value terms. Malaysia contributed 41.8% of the import value, Singapore 23.2%, and Indonesia 22.2%, collectively accounting for 87.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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