Egypt-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.38B total volume •Egypt surplus: $117.93M

EgyptSpain

$1.75B

Exports (2023)

SpainEgypt

$1.63B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$117.93M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$3.38B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptSpain Exports

$1.75B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
11.9% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$207.37M
11.9% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$164.31M
9.4% of exports
3Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$100.06M
5.7% of exports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$92.68M
5.3% of exports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
$75.91M
4.3% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Spain 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.

SpainEgypt Imports

$1.63B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
10.8% concentration
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$175.34M
10.8% of imports
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
$72.08M
4.4% of imports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$63.06M
3.9% of imports
4Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$51.82M
3.2% of imports
5Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$39.32M
2.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Spain reveals strategic sourcingin copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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 Spain, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $3.38B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.38 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $117.93 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $3.38B 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

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Comparative Advantage

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

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $3.38B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.38B 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 $3.38 billion 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 copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $117.93 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $3.38 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $117.93 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Spain total $1.75 billion, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, representing $207.37M or11.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $1.63 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, with Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes comprising10.8% 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