Egypt-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.05B total volume •Egypt surplus: $1.11B

EgyptTürkiye

$4.58B

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeEgypt

$3.47B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.11B

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$8.05B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptTürkiye Exports

$4.58B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
18.0% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$824.29M
18.0% 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
$399.51M
8.7% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$358.55M
7.8% of exports
4Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms
$191.16M
4.2% of exports
5Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
$131.09M
2.9% of exports
6Iron 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
$113.64M
2.5% of exports
7Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
$109.99M
2.4% of exports
8Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
$95.47M
2.1% of exports
9Ammonia: anhydrous
$83.55M
1.8% of exports
10Carbon: carbon blacks and other forms of carbon n.e.c.
$82.07M
1.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeEgypt Imports

$3.47B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.3% concentration
1Petroleum 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
$112.91M
3.3% of imports
2Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof
$111.35M
3.2% of imports
3Iron 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
$96.35M
2.8% of imports
4Carbonates: disodium carbonate
$92.37M
2.7% of imports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$64.53M
1.9% of imports
6Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$52.78M
1.5% of imports
7Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$49.40M
1.4% of imports
8Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$46.65M
1.3% of imports
9Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim
$40.19M
1.2% of imports
10Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals
$40.01M
1.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Türkiye reveals strategic sourcingin 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, 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 Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ 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 $8.05B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.05 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $1.11 billion
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, 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, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include 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, jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof, iron 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

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
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 $8.05B 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

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Comparative Advantage

Egypt's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.05B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.05B 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 $8.05 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 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $1.11 billion 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 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 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, 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 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 Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $8.05 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $1.11 billion.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Türkiye total $4.58 billion, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $824.29M or18.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $3.47 billion, highlighting economic interdependence 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, with 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 comprising3.3% 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