Egypt-Djibouti Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $144.12M total volume •Egypt surplus: $124.88M

EgyptDjibouti

$134.50M

Exports (2023)

DjiboutiEgypt

$9.62M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$124.88M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$144.12M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Egypt and Djibouti. Green line shows exports from Egypt, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Egypt-Djibouti commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EgyptDjibouti Exports

$134.50M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
61.7% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$82.92M
61.7% of exports
2Chlorine
$6.10M
4.5% of exports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$4.64M
3.5% of exports
4Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$4.27M
3.2% of exports
5Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$3.90M
2.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Djibouti demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

DjiboutiEgypt Imports

$9.62M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
93.2% concentration
1Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo
$8.97M
93.2% of imports
2Mammals: live, camels and other camelids (Camelidae)
$646,024
6.7% of imports
3Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$7,017
0.1% of imports
4Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$423
0.0% of imports
5Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91
$165
0.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Djibouti reveals significant dependencyin bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

🏆

Market Leadership

Egypt demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution to Djibouti, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
📈

Growth Potential

The $144.12M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Djibouti Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $144.12 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $124.88 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, chlorine, odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Djibouti include bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, mammals: live, camels and other camelids (camelidae), furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $144.12M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Egypt leveraging its comparative advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Egypt's specialization in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solutioncomplements Djibouti's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $144.12M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
🔮

Trade Relationship Outlook

The $144.12M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

💰

Trade Volume Impact

The $144.12 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution and bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
⚖️

Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $124.88 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in chlorine present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Egypt and Djibouti represents a total trade volume of $144.12 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $124.88 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Djibouti total $134.50 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, representing $82.92M or61.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Djibouti amount to $9.62 million, highlighting economic interdependence in bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo, with Bovine animals: live, other than cattle and buffalo comprising93.2% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Egypt's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

Download Bilateral Trade Data

Access detailed trade data between Egypt and Djibouti in multiple formats.

Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023