Egypt Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
GAFTAbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
QIZ with USAbilateral
activePreferential access
Regional
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-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
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Export subsidy programmes✓
Free zone benefits✓
Drawback scheme✓
QIZ with USA✓
COMESA and GAFTA preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired 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
View AllPort Said
Sea PortCapacity
1.5M TEUs
Avg. Dwell Time
7 days
Annual TEUs
1.2M
Operating Hours
24/7
Alexandria
Sea PortCapacity
500K TEUs
Avg. Dwell Time
9 days
Operating Hours
24/7
Damietta
Sea PortCapacity
500K TEUs
Avg. Dwell Time
11 days
Operating Hours
24/7
Suez Canal
Sea PortCapacity
500K TEUs
Avg. Dwell Time
13 days
Operating Hours
24/7
Key Trade Institutions in Egypt
Export Development Authority (EDA)
Export AuthorityEgyptian Customs Authority
CustomsEgyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Egypt's trade requirements?
