Egypt’s Trading Partners and Products
Published date : 23 March 2024

Egypt’s Trading Partners and Products

Egypt's trade dynamics reveal a diverse array of partnerships, with petroleum products playing a pivotal role in shaping its economic landscape.

2022, China was Egypt’s largest trading partner, accounting for 18% of imports and trading more than double that of 2nd place Turkey.

Turkey and the United States are also large trading partners of Egypt with each country accounting for significant exports and imports.

This intricate web of trade relationships underscores Egypt's strategic positioning within the global market, with petroleum products serving as a cornerstone of its trade portfolio.

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