Egypt-Africa trade hits 6.1 billion
The trade exchange value between Egypt and the African Union countries rose to $6.1 billion during the first seven months of 2026, marking an 11.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Egyptian exports to the African Union reached approximately $4.5 billion, with Libya ranking as the largest importer from Egypt at $869 million, followed by Sudan with $659 million. On the other hand, Egypt's imports from Union countries increased by 45.5%, reaching $1.6 billion, with copper imported from Congo valued at $488 million. Machines and electrical appliances are among the most exported goods, while copper stands out as the most imported commodity from Africa. Additionally, Egyptian workers' remittances in Union countries amounted to about $191 million in 2024-2025, while Union investments in Egypt totaled $343 million, compared to Egyptian investments in the Union, which reached $756 million.
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