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Trade Deficit

Egypt’s trade deficit jumps 17.5% in November 2025 on higher imports

The increase was driven by a 12.9% rise in imports, which climbed to $8.7 billion in November 2025, up from $7.7 billion a year earlier.

Current account deficit widens to $5.90B in Q1 FY2024/2025 amid trade and Suez Canal pressures | CBE

The deterioration was driven by a sharp expansion in the trade deficit and a contraction in the services surplus

Egyptian exports see 9.6% growth in December, Saudi Arabia tops list of importers in 2024

This marks an improvement from $3.61 billion in December 2023, driven by strong performance in several key sectors, particularly petroleum products, fresh fruits, ready-made garments, and food preparations

Egypt’s trade balance deficit records 16% decrease in October 2024 | CAPMAS

The value of exports saw a significant increase of 21.3%, rising to $4.07 billion in October 2024 from $3.35 billion in October 2023.

Egypt’s trade balance deficit records $4.40B in September 2024 | CAPMAS

The value of exports rose by 10.2%, reaching $3.46 billion in September 2024, compared to $3.14 billion in September 2023.