Egypt’s Exports Reach $26 Billion in First Half of 2025, Driven by Strong Demand from Key Markets
Egypt’s exports surged to $26 billion during the first half of 2025, up from $21.8 billion in the same period last year, marking an increase of $4.2 billion or nearly 19.3%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), headed by Major General Khairat Barakat.
The official report highlighted that the United Arab Emirates topped the list of Egypt’s export destinations, receiving $3.8 billion worth of goods. Italy ranked second with $1.9 billion, followed by Turkey with $1.7 billion. Saudi Arabia came fourth at $1.5 billion, while the United States imported Egyptian goods worth $1.4 billion, placing fifth.
Other major markets included the United Kingdom ($822.4 million), Switzerland ($726.4 million), Libya ($718.1 million), Spain ($712.1 million), and the Netherlands ($620.1 million). Collectively, these ten markets accounted for 53.1% of Egypt’s total exports, valued at $13.8 billion in the first half of 2025.
Top Exported Commodities
The report revealed that petroleum products led Egypt’s export basket, with a value of $1.7 billion. Ready-made garments followed closely at $1.6 billion, while fresh fruits and fertilizers each recorded exports worth $1.4 billion.
Pasta and various food preparations ranked fifth at $1.1 billion, followed by plastics in primary forms ($790.4 million). Exports of iron bars, rods, angles, and wires stood at $527.3 million, while crude oil exports reached $519.1 million.
Additionally, potatoes brought in $503.9 million, and dry legumes completed the top ten list with $242.1 million.
These ten key commodities represented 37.6% of Egypt’s total global exports, amounting to $9.8 billion in the first half of the year.
Economic analysts noted that the figures reflect Egypt’s growing trade integration with both regional and international markets, supported by rising demand for energy, agricultural, and industrial products.