CAPMAS: Egypt–Somalia Trade Grows 11.6% in 2025 to $142.6 Million

Trade relations between Egypt and Somalia continued to strengthen in 2025, with the total volume of bilateral trade rising by 11.6% year-on-year to $142.6 million, according to data released by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

The figure compares with $127.8 million recorded in 2024, reflecting growing economic cooperation and an expanding exchange of goods between the two countries.

Egyptian exports to Somalia accounted for the bulk of the trade flow, increasing by 9.6% to $134.8 million in 2025, up from $123 million the previous year. Meanwhile, Egyptian imports from Somalia surged by a notable 62.5%, reaching $7.8 million, compared with $4.8 million in 2024, signaling a gradual diversification of trade ties.

According to the report, Egyptian exports to Somalia showed clear diversification during 2025, with milling products leading the list at $80.9 million, underscoring strong demand for basic food commodities. These were followed by sugar and sugar products valued at $29 million, pharmaceutical products at approximately $6.1 million, and electrical machinery and equipment worth $2.6 million. The composition highlights Egypt’s growing role as a supplier of both essential consumer goods and light industrial products to the Somali market.

On the import side, Egyptian purchases from Somalia remained concentrated primarily in live animals, valued at $6.3 million, which continue to represent the cornerstone of Somali exports to Egypt. Additional diversified commodity groups totaled $1.5 million, reflecting expanding cooperation in sectors linked to food security and basic necessities.

Beyond trade in goods, financial flows between the two countries also recorded significant growth. Remittances from Egyptians working in Somalia rose sharply to $2.2 million during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, compared with $884,000 in the previous fiscal year. In parallel, remittances from Somalis working in Egypt increased to $23,000, up from just $3,000, indicating improving financial exchanges between expatriate communities.

Demographic data cited in the report show Egypt’s population reaching 108.6 million as of February 2026, compared with approximately 20 million in Somalia. The number of Egyptians residing in Somalia stood at around 1,400 by the end of 2024, according to estimates from diplomatic sources.