The report revealed that Egyptian non-oil exports reached $48.567 billion in 2025, a 17 percent increase compared to $41.507 billion in 2024.
Imports saw a slight rise of 5 percent, totaling $83.014
billion in 2025 against $79.376 billion the previous year. Consequently, the
trade deficit narrowed by 9 percent, falling to $34.447 billion from $37.869
billion in 2024.
The ministry aims to place Egypt among the top 50 countries
globally in trade indicators, targeting annual exports of $145 billion. Its
strategy focuses on reducing the trade deficit, streamlining procedures,
maximizing international trade agreements, and protecting local industry
through trade remedy tools.
In 2025, the leading markets for Egyptian non-oil exports
were the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and the United
States.
Building materials led the export sectors at $14.880
billion, followed by chemicals and fertilizers at $9.419 billion, and the food
industry at $6.803 billion.
Gold exports witnessed a significant surge, reaching $7.6
billion in 2025 compared to $3.2 billion in 2024—an increase of approximately
$4.4 billion.
Other key performing sectors included:
Engineering and electronic goods: $6.468 billion
Agricultural crops: $4.692 billion
Ready-made garments: $3.394 billion
Spinning and textiles: $1.167 billion
Medical industries: $996 million
Printing, packaging, and paper: $935 million
Furnishings: $638 million
Furniture: $427 million
Leather and footwear: $107 million