Egypt’s exports to the European Union grew by 7.4% in the first eight months of 2025, reaching $8.7 billion, up from $8.1 billion during the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Wednesday.
The announcement coincides with the first EU-Egypt Summit, held this week in Brussels, where President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is leading Egypt’s delegation. The summit marks a major milestone in the strategic partnership launched between Cairo and Brussels in March 2024.
On the economic front, the summit includes a high-level investment forum, featuring participation from leading European companies and business leaders, showcasing Egypt’s expanding role in EU trade dynamics.
Italy Tops EU Importers of Egyptian Goods
Italy ranked as the largest EU importer of Egyptian exports between January and August 2025, purchasing goods worth $2.6 billion, followed by:
Spain – $908.9 million
Germany – $772.7 million
Netherlands – $736.2 million
France – $664.6 million
Greece – $492.8 million
Romania – $348.6 million
Belgium – $315.1 million
Poland – $310.7 million
Slovenia – $267.7 million
Top Egyptian exports to the EU included:
Fuel and mineral oils – $1.7 billion
Fruits and vegetables – $1.2 billion
Electrical machinery and equipment – $917.9 million
Fertilizers – $813.8 million
Plastics and plastic products – $612.6 million
Ready-made garments – $558.2 million
Aluminum and its products – $430.9 million
Imports from EU Decline; Germany Remains Top Exporter to Egypt
Egyptian imports from the EU reached $12.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025, down from $13.7 billion during the same period in 2024.
Germany remained Egypt's largest EU trade partner on the import side with $2.9 billion in goods, followed by:
Italy – $1.9 billion
France – $1.2 billion
Spain – $1.1 billion
Sweden – $806.2 million
Netherlands – $680.7 million
Belgium – $646.5 million
Finland – $371.4 million
Ireland – $324.3 million
Main imported products included:
Electrical machinery and parts – $2.4 billion
Vehicles, tractors, and motorbikes – $1.7 billion
Pharmaceuticals – $1.2 billion
Fuels and oils – $1.0 billion
Iron, steel, and related products – $794.2 million
Wood, wood charcoal, and articles – $461.9 million
Plastics and products – $428.2 million
Paper and pulp products – $398.6 million
Trade Volume Dips Slightly as Investments Rebalance
Despite the increase in exports, overall trade volume between Egypt and the EU declined slightly, reaching $21.4 billion from January to August 2025, compared to $21.8 billion during the same period last year.
EU investments in Egypt also fell to $5.1 billion in FY 2023/24, down from $6.8 billion in FY 2022/23.
Italy retained its top spot as the leading EU investor in Egypt, with $2.1 billion, followed by:
Netherlands – $924.3 million
France – $483.8 million
Belgium – $427.1 million
Germany – $421.6 million
Egyptian Investments in EU Decline
Egypt’s investments in the EU stood at $4.4 billion in FY 2023/2024, down from $4.9 billion in the previous fiscal year. Italy again topped the list, receiving $2.9 billion of Egyptian investments, followed by:
Netherlands – $708.5 million
France – $238.3 million
Germany – $195.3 million
Sweden – $73.8 million
Remittances Show Mixed Trends
Remittances from Egyptian workers in EU countries rose to $721.6 million in FY 2023/2024, up from $651.9 million the year before. However, remittances from EU nationals working in Egypt dropped slightly to $55.2 million, compared to $56.2 million in FY 2022/2023.
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