Egypt (EGY)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Egypt - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (CHN) | 0.0% $0 | 16.4% $15.55B | 11.1% $15.55B |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia (SAU) | 7.5% $3.36B | 8.4% $7.94B | 8.1% $11.30B |
| 3 | USA (USA) | 5.0% $2.26B | 8.0% $7.61B | 7.1% $9.87B |
| 4 | Russian Federation (RUS) | 1.4% $606.79M | 6.3% $6.01B | 4.7% $6.61B |
| 5 | Türkiye (TUR) | 7.4% $3.32B | 3.4% $3.26B | 4.7% $6.59B |
| 6 | Italy (ITA) | 7.5% $3.38B | 3.4% $3.20B | 4.7% $6.58B |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 7.3% $3.27B | 2.8% $2.69B | 4.3% $5.96B |
| 8 | Germany (DEU) | 2.2% $988.80M | 4.6% $4.40B | 3.9% $5.39B |
| 9 | Brazil (BRA) | 1.9% $854.38M | 4.4% $4.20B | 3.6% $5.05B |
| 10 | India (IND) | 1.2% $517.44M | 3.4% $3.26B | 2.7% $3.78B |
- Egypt's total merchandise trade in 2024 amounted to $139.5B, with $44.8B in exports and $94.7B in imports, resulting in a trade balance of -$49.9B.
- Globally, Egypt ranked 46th in total trade, 52nd in exports, and 39th in imports.
- The country's top export destinations were Italy and Saudi Arabia, each receiving approximately $3.4B (a 7.5% share).
- China was the leading source of imports for Egypt, supplying goods worth $15.5B, which is 16.4% of the total import value.
- Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were a key commodity, being the top export category at $5.6B and the top import category at $17.0B.
- The top import partner from the Americas was the United States, providing $7.6B worth of goods.
Egypt's Trade Balance and Top Partners in 2024
In 2024, Egypt recorded a total trade volume of $139.5B, ranking 46th worldwide. The nation's exports totaled $44.8B while imports stood at $94.7B, leading to a trade deficit of -$49.9B. The primary destinations for Egyptian exports were Italy and Saudi Arabia, both with a share of 7.5% valued at $3.4B each. Other major export partners included Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. On the import side, China was the most significant partner, accounting for 16.4% of imports with a value of $15.5B, followed by Saudi Arabia ($7.9B) and the United States ($7.6B).
Leading Commodities in Egyptian Trade
Egypt's export economy in 2024 was led by Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation (HS2 27), which accounted for 12.5% of total exports with a value of $5.6B. The second-largest export category was Natural, cultured pearls and precious stones (HS2 71) at $3.3B. Regarding imports, Mineral fuels also constituted the largest category, valued at $17.0B or 17.9% of total imports. This was followed by Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) at $7.2B and Cereals (HS2 10) at $6.8B.
Exports
Egypt - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Egypt - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Egypt - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Egypt - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.