Egypt-Yemen Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023
Complete trade statistics: $394.11M total volume •Egypt surplus: $318.47M
Egypt → Yemen
$356.29M
Exports (2023)
Yemen → Egypt
$37.82M
Imports (2023)
Trade Balance
$318.47M
Surplus for Egypt
Total Trade
$394.11M
Combined Volume
Trade Flow Visualization
Direct trade relationship between Egypt and Yemen. 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-Yemen commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.
Egypt → Yemen Exports
Export Market Intelligence
🎯 Strategic Export Focus
Egypt's export portfolio to Yemen demonstrates strategic specialization, with medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.
Yemen → Egypt Imports
Import Dependency Profile
📦 Import Strategy Analysis
Egypt's import pattern from Yemen reveals significant dependencyin molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.
Competitive Trade Position Analysis
Market Leadership
Egypt demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Yemen, leveraging comparative advantages.
Trade Complementarity
The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.
Growth Potential
The $394.11M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.
Executive Summary: Egypt-Yemen Trade Relationship
Key Trade Highlights 2023
- Total Trade Volume: $394.11 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
- Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $318.47 million
- Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, wheat or meslin flour
- Import Dependencies: Key imports from Yemen include molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, fish: frozen, mackerel (scomber scombrus, scomber australasicus, scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, bran, sharps and other residues: of wheat, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting, milling or other workings thereof
Strategic Trade Indicators
📈 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 $394.11M 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
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
Comparative Advantage
Egypt's specialization in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail salecomplements Yemen's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.
Supply Chain Integration
Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen.
Market Access & Trade Policy
Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $394.11M bilateral relationship.
Trade Pattern Insights
Trade Relationship Outlook
The $394.11M 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
Trade Volume Impact
The $394.11 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.
Industrial Integration
Trade flows in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale and molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.
Trade Balance Effects
Egypt's trade surplus of $318.47 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.
Strategic Future Outlook
🚀Growth Opportunities
⚠️Risk Factors
🎯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 Yemen represents a total trade volume of $394.11 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $318.47 million.
Export Strengths
Egypt's exports to Yemen total $356.29 million, with competitive advantages in medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, representing $38.41M or10.8% of bilateral exports.
Import Dependencies
Imports from Yemen amount to $37.82 million, highlighting economic interdependence in molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen, with Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, frozen comprising31.4% 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