Leading Egypt's Export Market Overviews in 2025 - Tendata

Positioned at the crossroads of Africa and Asia through the Sinai Peninsula, the Arab Republic of Egypt exported goods worth approximately US$51.4 billion worldwide in 2025.

Compared with 2021, when Egyptian exports totaled $43.6 billion, this represents an increase of 17.8%. On a year-over-year basis, Egypt's export value climbed by 14.6% from $44.8 billion in 2024.

According to average exchange rates in 2025, the Egyptian pound weakened by 10.6% against the US dollar. The depreciation of the local currency made Egypt's exports more competitively priced for international buyers using stronger foreign currencies.

Egypt's Major Export Markets

Recent trade data shows that 58.1% of Egypt's exports were shipped to a relatively concentrated group of international markets. The United Arab Emirates ranked as Egypt's largest export destination, accounting for 13.7% of total exports, followed by Italy (7.9%), Türkiye (6.4%), Saudi Arabia (5.8%), and the United States (5.3%).

Other important buyers included Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Libya, Spain, Germany, Algeria, and Brazil.

From a regional perspective, Asian countries received 40.5% of Egypt's exports, while Europe represented 35.9%. African markets absorbed 14.8%, followed by North America at 5.9%. Smaller portions were exported to Latin America and Oceania.

With a population of approximately 109.5 million people, Egypt generated around $475 in exports per resident during 2025, significantly higher than the $360 per capita recorded in 2024.

Egypt's Top 10 Export Categories

At the two-digit HS code level, Egypt's leading export sectors in 2025 included:

1. Gems and precious metals: $7.6 billion (14.8%)

2. Mineral fuels including oil: $5 billion (9.8%)

3. Electrical machinery and equipment: $3.5 billion (6.7%)

4. Fruits and nuts: $3 billion (5.8%)

5. Plastics and plastic products: $2.6 billion (5%)

6. Non-knit clothing and accessories: $2.33 billion (4.5%)

7. Fertilizers: $2.25 billion (4.4%)

8. Vegetables: $2.19 billion (4.3%)

9. Iron and steel: $1.8 billion (3.5%)

10. Salt, sulphur, stone, and cement: $1.6 billion (3.1%)

Together, these top export categories accounted for approximately 62% of Egypt's total export revenues.

Among the strongest-performing sectors, gems and precious metals recorded the fastest growth, surging by 133.8% compared to 2024. Clothing exports increased by 20%, while electrical machinery and equipment rose by 15.2%. Fruits and nuts also posted strong growth of 15.1%.

On the downside, iron and steel exports declined by 17.6%, while mineral fuels and oil products fell by 10%.

Egypt's Top Export Products

At the more detailed four-digit HS code level, Egypt's most valuable export product in 2025 was unwrought gold, accounting for 14.8% of total exports.

Other major exported products included:

1. Processed petroleum oils (6.6%)

2. Insulated wire and cable (3.6%)

3. Nitrogenous fertilizers (3.3%)

4. Fresh or dried citrus fruits (2.2%)

5. Crude oil (1.9%)

6. Men's non-knit suits and trousers (1.9%)

7. Hydraulic cement (1.6%)

8. Copper wire (1.6%)

9. Television receivers, monitors, and projectors (1.5%)

These products highlight Egypt's strengths in mining, energy, agriculture, textiles, and industrial manufacturing.

Egypt Exporters and Sourcing Opportunities

For businesses looking to source products from Egypt, access to accurate exporter information is essential. Platforms like Tendata provide shipment-based trade databases that help buyers identify verified Egyptian suppliers and evaluate market opportunities.

Using Tendata's Global Importers & Exporters Finder, companies can search exporters by product keywords or HS codes, analyze shipment histories, monitor trade activity, and access supplier contact details.

Tendata's Egypt exporters directory includes thousands of active companies with detailed profiles covering export products, shipment volumes, trading records, and company locations.

Taking T-Shirt as an example, Tendata shows that main Egypt's exporters in 2025 were:

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1.YESIM SATIS MAGAZALARI VE TEKSTIL FABRIKALARI A S(16.84%)

2.TCW TRENDS INC(8.87%)

3.TAHA PAZARLAMA VE MAGAZACILIK A S(5.61%)

4.ADIDAS INTERNATIONAL TRADING AG(4.76%)

5.RALPH LAUREN(2.74%)

6.INDUSTRIA DE DISENO TEXTIL S A INDITEX S A(2.54%)

7.MARKS AND SPENCER P L C(2.26%)

8.AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR S A(1.65%)

9.JADE TEXTILE ALEXANDRIA(1.5%)

10.LOTUS GARMENTS CO DICE FOR READY MADE GARMENTS S(1.49%)

Conclusion

Egypt continues to strengthen its position as an important export hub connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. With strong performance in precious metals, machinery, agriculture, fertilizers, and textiles, Egypt's export sector offers significant opportunities for global buyers.

By using detailed Egypt export data and trade intelligence platforms like Tendata, businesses can better understand market trends, identify reliable suppliers, and uncover valuable sourcing opportunities in international trade.