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Egypt-Africa trade hits $6.1B in seven months
Trade between Egypt and African Union countries increased by 11.8% during the first seven months of 2026, reaching $6.1 billion compared to $5.5 billion in the same period of 2025. Egyptian exports amounted to $4.5 billion, marking a 3.4% rise from the previous year, while imports grew by 45.5% to $1.6 billion. Libya is the top importer from Egypt, with imports worth $869 million, followed by Sudan and then Algeria. On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of Congo ranked the highest among Egypt’s export destinations, with imports valued at $360 million. Machinery and electrical appliances led the exports, while plastics and their products were among the most prominent imports. Additionally, Egyptian workers' remittances in Africa reached $191 million during 2024-2025. Investments by AU member states in Egypt totaled $343 million, compared to Egyptian investments in African countries, which amounted to $756 million.
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