Egypt-Syria Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $333.27M total volume •Egypt surplus: $263.24M

EgyptSyria

$298.26M

Exports (2023)

SyriaEgypt

$35.02M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$263.24M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$333.27M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptSyria Exports

$298.26M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
11.5% top product
1Fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh
$34.41M
11.5% of exports
2Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$33.24M
11.1% of exports
3Fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried
$32.00M
10.7% 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
$13.53M
4.5% of exports
5Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
$11.71M
3.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Syria demonstrates strategic specialization, with fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SyriaEgypt Imports

$35.02M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
13.2% concentration
1Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh
$4.63M
13.2% of imports
2Fruit, edible: apples, fresh
$3.92M
11.2% of imports
3Spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910
$3.47M
9.9% of imports
4Spices: coriander seeds, neither crushed nor ground
$3.12M
8.9% of imports
5Jams, jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes: of citrus fruit, being cooked preparations (excluding homogenised), whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
$2.79M
8.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Syria reveals significant dependencyin fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, 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 exportingfruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh to Syria, 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 $333.27M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Syria Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $333.27 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $263.24 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, fruit, edible: oranges, fresh or dried
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Syria include fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, fruit, edible: apples, fresh, spices: n.e.c. in heading no. 0910

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 $333.27M 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 fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh.

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 fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, freshcomplements Syria's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $333.27M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $333.27M 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 $333.27 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh and fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $263.24 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, 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 fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh 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 Syria represents a total trade volume of $333.27 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $263.24 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Syria total $298.26 million, with competitive advantages in fruit, edible: fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 0801 to 0810, fresh, representing $34.41M or11.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Syria amount to $35.02 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh, with Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh comprising13.2% 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