Egypt's trade volume up 18% in early 2026
The value of Egypt's foreign trade in the first five months of 2026 reached approximately $48 billion, an increase of $7.44 billion (around 18%) compared to the same period in 2025. Egyptian exports also grew by 2.3%, reaching about $23 billion, while imports surged by 38.4% to nearly $25 billion. As a result, the trade balance showed a deficit of $1.92 billion, compared to a surplus of $4.48 billion in the previous year. Exports to Western Europe rose to $6.86 billion, while Egypt’s imports from that region increased to $8.42 billion. Imports from China and the United States also rose, with US imports increasing to $6.39 billion, whereas American exports remained steady at approximately $1.2 billion.
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