Egypt-Ethiopia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $456.66M total volume •Egypt surplus: $456.66M

EgyptEthiopia

$456.66M

Exports (2023)

EthiopiaEgypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$456.66M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$456.66M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Egypt and Ethiopia. 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-Ethiopia commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EgyptEthiopia Exports

$456.66M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
69.2% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$316.21M
69.2% of exports
2Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$27.72M
6.1% of exports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$24.20M
5.3% of exports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$11.36M
2.5% of exports
5Yeasts: active
$4.64M
1.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Ethiopia 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.

EthiopiaEgypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$6.10M
Infinity% of imports
2Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$993,267
Infinity% of imports
3Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$956,616
Infinity% of imports
4Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing
$878,846
Infinity% of imports
5Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, plain weave
$711,588
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Ethiopia reveals significant dependencyin coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

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

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $456.66M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Ethiopia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $456.66 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $456.66 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils, odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Ethiopia include coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing

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 $456.66M 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 Ethiopia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $456.66M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $456.66M 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

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Trade Volume Impact

The $456.66 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution and coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $456.66 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 petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, 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 Ethiopia represents a total trade volume of $456.66 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $456.66 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Ethiopia total $456.66 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, representing $316.21M or69.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Ethiopia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, with Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated comprisingInfinity% 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.

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