Egypt-Jordan Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.08B total volume •Egypt surplus: $431.68M

EgyptJordan

$753.87M

Exports (2023)

JordanEgypt

$322.20M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$431.68M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$1.08B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptJordan Exports

$753.87M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.7% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$80.60M
10.7% of exports
2Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen
$26.53M
3.5% of exports
3Electrical energy
$25.52M
3.4% of exports
4Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted)
$24.60M
3.3% of exports
5Garments: of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61
$18.69M
2.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Jordan demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

JordanEgypt Imports

$322.20M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
28.2% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104
$90.97M
28.2% of imports
2Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride
$48.06M
14.9% of imports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
$34.62M
10.7% of imports
4Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$17.05M
5.3% of imports
5Plastics: of polymers of propylene, plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials
$9.40M
2.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Jordan reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104, 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 exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas to Jordan, 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 $1.08B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Jordan Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.08 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $431.68 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, electrical energy
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Jordan include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium

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 $1.08B 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Jordan's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.08B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.08B 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 $1.08 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $431.68 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 vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 Jordan represents a total trade volume of $1.08 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $431.68 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Jordan total $753.87 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $80.60M or10.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Jordan amount to $322.20 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 comprising28.2% 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.

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