Egypt’s Exports Surge by 21.1% in April 2026; Trade Deficit Widens to $4.8 Billion
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) issued its monthly bulletin on foreign trade . According to the report, the value of Egypt's trade deficit reached $4.8 billion during April 2026, compared to $4.0 billion for the same month in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 20.2%.
Exports Performance
The total value of exports witnessed a notable rise of 21.1%, reaching $5.1 billion in April 2026, up from $4.2 billion during the same month in 2025.
This growth was primarily driven by the increased export value of several key commodities:
Fresh Fruits: +62.6%
Petroleum Products: +44.8%
Ready-Made Garments: +30.0%
Various Doughs and Food Preparations: +6.8%
Conversely, the export value of certain commodities experienced a decline during the same period, most notably:
Fertilizers: -58.4%
Potatoes: -51.2%
Iron Rods, Bars, Angles, and Wires: -37.6%
Dry Legumes: -4.4%
Imports Performance
On the other hand, the total value of imports increased by 20.7%, recording $9.9 billion in April 2026, compared to $8.2 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year.
This rise is attributed to the increased import value of specific commodities, including:
Copper and its Articles: +84.1%
Wheat: +57.5%
Plastics in Primary Forms: +16.3%
Raw Materials of Iron or Steel: +6.5%
Meanwhile, the import value of several other commodities dropped, with the most significant decreases seen in:
Passenger Cars: -22.5%
Organic and Inorganic Chemicals: -11.1%
Refined Oils: -6.7%
Petroleum Products: -4.4%