Egyptian exports to Saudi rise 20% in six months
According to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, the value of Egyptian exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 20%, reaching $1.8 billion during the first half of 2026, compared to $1.5 billion in the same period of 2025. Egyptian imports from Saudi Arabia also rose by 20.5%, amounting to $5.3 billion versus $4.4 billion, bringing the total trade exchange between the two countries to $7.1 billion—a 20.3% increase. The most exported products include copper and its derivatives, electrical appliances, and fresh fruits and vegetables. On the other hand, imports consist of fuel, mineral oils, plastics, aluminum, and chemicals. Saudi investments in Egypt saw a significant rise of 41.8%, reaching $1.1 billion, while Egyptian investments in Saudi Arabia increased by 55.3% to $295 million. Additionally, remittances from Egyptians working in Saudi Arabia grew by 50% to $12 billion, and Saudi remittances to Egypt surged dramatically by 978.4% to $125 million. It is estimated that the Egyptian community in Saudi Arabia numbers around 4 million as of the end of 2025, while Egypt's total population is 109.5 million, with 35.3 million residing in Saudi Arabia.
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