Egypt's Exports to Eastern Europe Reach $778.8M in February

Egypt's exports of goods and services to Eastern European countries rose to $778.75 million in February 2026, reflecting the growing importance of the region as a destination for Egyptian products, according to data released by Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).

The figures, published in CAPMAS's latest foreign trade report, showed that exports were concentrated in 12 Eastern European markets, led by Turkey, which accounted for more than one-third of the total.

Exports to Turkey reached $265.35 million during the month, making it Egypt's largest export market in the region. Russia ranked second with imports from Egypt valued at $127.6 million, followed by Greece at $76.91 million.

Romania received Egyptian exports worth $40.14 million, while exports to Poland totaled $38.42 million. Slovenia imported Egyptian goods and services valued at $33.6 million, followed by Hungary at $32.89 million and Bulgaria at $25.1 million.

Further down the list, exports to the Czech Republic stood at $16.36 million, while Ukraine imported Egyptian products worth $14.95 million. Cyprus and Croatia recorded imports from Egypt valued at $8.16 million and $6.98 million, respectively.

Foreign trade remains a key pillar of Egypt's economic development strategy, with the government seeking to expand export markets and diversify trade partnerships to boost foreign currency earnings and support economic growth.

The CAPMAS report highlighted the role of Eastern European markets in Egypt's export portfolio as Cairo continues efforts to strengthen commercial ties with countries across the region.

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