Egypt
↔
Tunisia

Egypt-Tunisia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $343.87M total volume •Egypt surplus: $343.87M

Egypt → Tunisia

$343.87M

Exports (2023)

Tunisia → Egypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$343.87M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$343.87M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Egypt → Tunisia Exports

$343.87M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.9% top product
1Ammonia: anhydrous
$44.43M
12.9% of exports
2Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim
$32.23M
9.4% of exports
3Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$12.31M
3.6% of exports
4Petroleum 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
$11.93M
3.5% of exports
5Vegetables, leguminous: chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$10.48M
3.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Tunisia demonstrates strategic specialization, with ammonia: anhydrous representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Tunisia → Egypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
$9.04M
Infinity% of imports
2Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined
$3.01M
Infinity% of imports
3Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37
$2.56M
Infinity% of imports
4Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$2.53M
Infinity% of imports
5Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to incorporate a video display or screen
$2.38M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Tunisia reveals significant dependencyin insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, 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 exportingammonia: anhydrous to Tunisia, 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 $343.87M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Tunisia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $343.87 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $343.87 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include ammonia: anhydrous, fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim, food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Tunisia include insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined, semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of chapter 37

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 $343.87M 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 ammonia: anhydrous.

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 ammonia: anhydrouscomplements Tunisia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $343.87M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $343.87M 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 $343.87 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ammonia: anhydrous and insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $343.87 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 fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, 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 ammonia: anhydrous 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 Tunisia represents a total trade volume of $343.87 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $343.87 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Tunisia total $343.87 million, with competitive advantages in ammonia: anhydrous, representing $44.43M or12.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Tunisia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors, with Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors 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