Egypt-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.41B total volume โ€ขEgypt deficit: $2.03B

Egypt โ†’ USA

$2.69B

Exports (2023)

USA โ†’ Egypt

$4.72B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.03B

Deficit for Egypt

Total Trade

$7.41B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Egypt โ†’ USA Exports

$2.69B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
6.1% top product
1Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$163.30M
6.1% of exports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$138.15M
5.1% of exports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
$113.58M
4.2% of exports
4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$112.83M
4.2% of exports
5Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$100.36M
3.7% of exports
6Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$91.39M
3.4% of exports
7Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$81.55M
3.0% of exports
8Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$75.00M
2.8% of exports
9Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$68.09M
2.5% of exports
10T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$58.40M
2.2% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USA โ†’ Egypt Imports

$4.72B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
11.5% concentration
1Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$541.95M
11.5% of imports
2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$362.27M
7.7% of imports
3Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$310.57M
6.6% of imports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$248.97M
5.3% of imports
5Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated
$232.56M
4.9% of imports
6Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered
$177.21M
3.8% of imports
7Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$122.43M
2.6% of imports
8Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$117.78M
2.5% of imports
9Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$105.05M
2.2% of imports
10Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$82.03M
1.7% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from USA reveals strategic sourcingin soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, 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 exportingiron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling to USA, 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.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $7.41B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.41 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a deficit of $2.03 billion
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $7.41B 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 iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.

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 iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rollingcomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.41B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.41B 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 $7.41 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling and soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade deficit of $2.03 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $7.41 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Egypt, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.03 billion.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to USA total $2.69 billion, with competitive advantages in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, representing $163.30M or6.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $4.72 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, with Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken comprising11.5% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Egypt's strategic sourcing from USA. 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023