The value of Egypt’s non-oil exports in 2025 amounted to USD48.567 billion, a 17 per cent increase compared to USD41.507 billion in 2024.
The figures were cited in a report presented by Essam al-Naggar, Chairman of the General Organisation for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), to Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan al-Khatib.
Egypt’s imports saw a slight increase of 5 per cent, totaling USD83.014 billion in 2025 against USD79.376 billion the previous year. The trade deficit narrowed by 9 per cent, falling to USD34.447 billion from USD37.869 billion in 2024.
The Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade aims to position Egypt among the top 50 countries globally in trade indicators, with several key future targets in place. These include increasing annual exports to USD145 billion and further reducing the trade deficit while streamlining procedures.
Additionally, the Ministry seeks to maximise benefits from trade agreements with international partners and protect the local industry by utilising trade remedy tools in accordance with international agreements.
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 USD14.880 billion, followed by chemicals and fertilisers at USD9.419 billion, and the food industry at USD6.803 billion.
Gold exports witnessed a significant surge, reaching USD7.6 billion in 2025 compared to USD3.2 billion in 2024—an increase of approximately USD4.4 billion.
Other key performing sectors included engineering and electronic goods at USD6.468 billion export value; agricultural crops at USD4.692 billion; ready-made garments at USD3.394 billion; textiles at USD1.167 billion; medical goods at USD996 million; printing, packaging, and paper products at USD935 million; furnishings at USD638 million; furniture at USD427 million; leather goods and footwear at USD107 million.
Watani International
27 January 2026
