Egypt's exports have experienced a significant boost, reaching $26 billion in the first half of 2025, up from $21.8 billion in the same period of 2024.
This marks an increase of $4.2 billion, or a 19% rise, according to the latest data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), headed by General Kheirat Barakat.
The surge reflects Egypt’s continued efforts to expand its global trade footprint and diversify its export markets, even as the country navigates a complex economic environment.
Top Export Destinations
The UAE led Egypt's export destinations, receiving $3.8 billion worth of goods in the first half of 2025, followed by Italy with $1.9 billion and Turkey at $1.7 billion. Saudi Arabia ranked fourth with $1.5 billion in imports from Egypt, while the United States came fifth, importing $1.4 billion worth of Egyptian goods.
Other key markets included the United Kingdom ($822.4 million), Switzerland ($726.4 million), and Libya ($718.1 million). Exports to Spain and the Netherlands reached $712.1 million and $620.1 million, respectively.
Collectively, these top 10 markets account for 53.1% of Egypt’s total exports, amounting to $13.8 billion.
Key Export Products
The report highlights that petroleum products were the leading Egyptian export in the first half of 2025, valued at $1.7 billion. Ready-made garments followed closely with $1.6 billion in exports, while fresh fruits and fertilizers both reached around $1.4 billion.
Food preparations such as pastas and diverse food products contributed $1.1 billion to Egypt’s export revenues, with plastics in primary forms at $790.4 million. Iron bars, rods, angles, and wires accounted for $527.3 million, and crude oil exports totaled $519.1 million.
Solid potatoes saw exports of $503.9 million, while dried pulses rounded out the list with $242.1 million in shipments.
These top-performing goods represent 37.6% of Egypt’s total exports, valued at $9.8 billion.
The steady growth in Egypt's exports, particularly in sectors such as petroleum products, textiles, and agricultural goods, highlights the country's expanding role in global trade. Egypt's strategic initiatives to diversify its economy and strengthen its industrial base continue to support these positive trends.
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