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    Trade with Egypt

    Bridge to Mediterranean Commerce

    Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Egypt.

    GDP

    $442.9BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $365.3B (World Bank · 2025)

    Population

    118.4M
    World Bank · 2025

    Cairo

    Capital

    EGP

    Currency

    0+

    Verified Suppliers

    0+

    Products Listed

    Egypt Trade Intelligence

    Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

    Economic Overview

    Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

    GDP
    $442.9BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $365.3B (World Bank · 2025)
    Real GDP growth
    5.1%Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 4.4% (World Bank · 2025)
    GDP per person
    $4,024Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $3,086 (World Bank · 2025)
    Inflation
    13.3%
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 actualLatest reported actual: 14.1% (World Bank · 2025)
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    Trade Agreements & Market Access

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    AfCFTA Member

    African Continental Free Trade Area

    Ratified

    54

    Countries

    90%

    Tariff Elimination

    $3.4T

    Market Size

    Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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    Other Trade Agreements

    COMESAregional
    active
    Free trade area
    Eastern & Southern Africa
    GAFTAbilateral
    active
    Preferential access
    Regional
    QIZ with USAbilateral
    active
    Preferential access
    Regional
    EPA with EUbilateral
    active
    Duty-free quota-free access
    European Union
    Total Active Agreements5
    Preferential Market Access0+ countries

    Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages

    Top Export Products

    Petroleum products
    Fruits and vegetables
    Textiles
    Chemicals
    Plastics
    Fertilizers

    Competitive Advantages

    Proximity to European marketsMediterranean shipping routesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs

    Export Incentives & Benefits

    ✓
    Export subsidy programmes
    ✓
    Free zone benefits
    ✓
    Drawback scheme
    ✓
    QIZ with USA
    ✓
    COMESA and GAFTA preferential access

    Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

    Full Guide

    Required Export Documents

    Commercial Invoice
    Packing List
    Certificate of Origin (EUR-MED, COMESA, or GAFTA)
    Bill of Lading
    Phytosanitary Certificate
    Health Certificate
    Quality Certificate
    Customs Declaration

    Export Procedure Steps

    1Register with Export Development Authority
    2Obtain exporter card from GOEIC
    3Apply for Certificate of Origin
    4Get quality certification (EOS)
    5Submit customs declaration via NAFEZA
    6Arrange shipping

    Logistics Performance IndexImproving

    Overall LPI Score

    2.70/ 5.00

    Below Average

    World Rank

    #95

    of 160

    Score Breakdown

    Customs Efficiency2.50
    Infrastructure Quality2.40
    Int'l Shipments2.80
    Logistics Competence2.60
    Tracking & Tracing2.50
    Timeliness3.00

    Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index

    Ports & Entry Points Performance

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    Port Said

    Sea Port
    Moderate

    Capacity

    1.5M TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    7 days

    Annual TEUs

    1.2M

    Operating Hours

    24/7

    Alexandria

    Sea Port
    Low Congestion

    Capacity

    500K TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    9 days

    Operating Hours

    24/7

    Damietta

    Sea Port
    Low Congestion

    Capacity

    500K TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    11 days

    Operating Hours

    24/7

    Suez Canal

    Sea Port
    Low Congestion

    Capacity

    500K TEUs

    Avg. Dwell Time

    13 days

    Operating Hours

    24/7

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    Key Trade Institutions in Egypt

    Export Development Authority (EDA)

    Export Authority
    www.expoegypt.gov.eg
    +20 2 2579 5200
    info@expoegypt.gov.eg

    Egyptian Customs Authority

    Customs
    www.customs.gov.eg

    Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS)

    Standards Body
    www.eos.org.eg

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    African trade ecosystem

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    • Ecobank, The Pan African Bank
    • Flutterwave
    • Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    • Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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    • Hapag-Lloyd
    • CMA CGM
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