Egyptian Imports
Imports from Saudi Arabia saw an even more substantial surge, rising by 43.6 percent to $7.9 billion in 2024, up from $5.5 billion the previous year.
Additionally, the Authority aims to boost trade with African nations by 20 percent in 2025, compared to the $3.6 billion achieved by the end of 2024.
Exports grew by 6.3 percent, rising to $3.56 billion in November 2024, up from $3.35 billion in the same month of the previous year.
The value of exports surged by 21.3 percent, reaching $4.07 billion compared to $3.35 billion in October 2023.
Notably, this marks the highest export value and growth rate ever recorded during this timeframe, exceeding the total exports for all of 2023, which stood at $5.068 billion, with an increase of $474 million.
The Engineering Export Council of Egypt reported a 21.6% increase in exports during the first eleven months of 2024, reaching $5.1 billion compared to $4.2 billion in the same period of 2023
Egypt’s exports to Nile Basin countries reached $1.73 billion in 2023, marking a 2.1% increase from $1.70 billion in 2022
Egypt’s exports to the D-8 countries reached $3.1 billion during the first ten months of 2024, down from $3.7 billion during the same period in 2023.
Key products saw notable declines in their export values. Crude oil exports reached $2.1 billion, marking a 10.2% decrease from $2.4 billion in 2022.
The sector boasts investments exceeding 500 billion EGP, with more than 7,500 officially operating establishments providing over 7 million job opportunities. Additionally, the food industry contributes approximately 14% of Egypt’s total exports, emphasizing its importance in driving economic growth and enhancing international trade.
This rise in petroleum product exports coincides with a decline in crude oil exports over the same period.
Under this agreement, ADEX, an affiliate of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, will provide a $100 million annual revolving financing program over five years, amounting to a total of $500 million. This funding will support Egypt’s efforts to secure its wheat supply
The targeted industries, critical to Egypt’s economic growth, rely on locally available raw materials and are integral to the country’s import substitution strategy.
Exports grew by 10.2 percent, reaching $3.46 billion in September 2024, compared to $3.14 billion a year earlier.
The agreement aims to enhance trade flows, strengthen international supply chains, and provide reciprocal benefits to the private sector in both countries.
Abou El Makarem emphasized that exports are crucial for the industry's survival, driving quality improvement, development, and modernization of machinery
This represents an increase of approximately $536.6 million, reflecting a growing demand for vehicles according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.
Egypt's economic growth during the Cairo ICT event. He highlighted that the sector contributes more than 15 percent of the country's GDP.
Foreign investments from G20 nations in Egypt rose to $12 billion in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, up from $8.7 billion in 2021/2022
The United States remains the largest market for Egyptian garments, accounting for $871 million, or 43% of total exports. The European Union follows with $482 million
