Egypt-Morocco Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $955.40M total volume •Egypt surplus: $955.40M

EgyptMorocco

$955.40M

Exports (2023)

MoroccoEgypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$955.40M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$955.40M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptMorocco Exports

$955.40M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
7.6% top product
1Reception 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
$72.35M
7.6% of exports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$49.03M
5.1% of exports
3Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
$48.41M
5.1% of exports
4Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$40.82M
4.3% of exports
5Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$34.58M
3.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Morocco demonstrates strategic specialization, with reception 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 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

MoroccoEgypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$6.50M
Infinity% of imports
2Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors
$4.97M
Infinity% of imports
3Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee
$4.16M
Infinity% of imports
4Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
$3.47M
Infinity% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$3.40M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Morocco reveals significant dependencyin plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, 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 exportingreception 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 to Morocco, 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 $955.40M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Morocco Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $955.40 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $955.40 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include reception 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, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Morocco include plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors, extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee

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 $955.40M 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 reception 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.

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 reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screencomplements Morocco's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $955.40M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $955.40M 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 $955.40 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in reception 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 and plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $955.40 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 fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, 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 reception 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 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 Morocco represents a total trade volume of $955.40 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $955.40 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Morocco total $955.40 million, with competitive advantages in reception 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, representing $72.35M or7.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Morocco amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, with Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 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