Based on the country’s foreign trade indicators for 2025, Egypt’s non-oil exports reached $48.567 billion, up 17% from $41.507 billion in 2024. The leading exporting sectors were building materials ($14.88 billion), chemical products and fertilizers ($9.419 billion), food industries ($6.803 billion), gold ($7.6 billion, up from $3.2 billion), engineering products ($6.468 billion), agriculture ($4.692 billion), and ready-made garments ($3.394 billion). Imports grew 5% year-on-year to $83.014 billion from $79.376 billion. The trade deficit fell 9% to $34.447 billion from $37.869 billion. In addition, the ministry of trade and investment, aims to position Egypt among the top 50 countries globally in trade indicators, boost exports to $145 billion annually, reduce the trade deficit, streamline procedures, and maximize the benefits of trade agreements with Egypt’s trade partners.
