Despite the fact that Egypt’s exports grew by a higher rate than its imports during the period 2014-2017 (i.e. 33% vs. 31% for exports and imports respectively), the gap is wide in monetary terms, resulting in an increasing negative trade balance, as shown below:

Distribution of imports and exports by product during 2017 revealed that the top five products, representing more than 60% of total imports and exports, are the mineral products, followed by machinery & electrical appliances, plantation products, chemical products and base metals products, as shown below:



With respect to trade exchange by countries, European, Arab and Asian countries are Egypt’s key trade partners representing more than 80% of total imports and exports, as shown below:


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