Egypt-Zambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $164.41M total volume •Egypt deficit: $164.41M

EgyptZambia

$0

Exports (2023)

ZambiaEgypt

$164.41M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$164.41M

Deficit for Egypt

Total Trade

$164.41M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptZambia Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen
$2.35M
Infinity% of exports
2Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$1.65M
Infinity% of exports
3Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
$1.18M
Infinity% of exports
4Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$1.18M
Infinity% of exports
5Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate
$1.07M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Zambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ZambiaEgypt Imports

$164.41M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
86.9% concentration
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$142.84M
86.9% of imports
2Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils
$10.36M
6.3% of imports
3Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)
$8.77M
5.3% of imports
4Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon
$812,225
0.5% of imports
5Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese
$637,769
0.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Zambia reveals significant dependencyin copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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 exportingreception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen to Zambia, 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 $164.41M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Zambia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $164.41 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a deficit of $164.41 million
  • Export Focus: Egypt's primary exports include reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Zambia include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils, copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)

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 $164.41M 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 reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen.

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 reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screencomplements Zambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $164.41M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $164.41M 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 $164.41 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen and copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade deficit of $164.41 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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 reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen 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 Zambia represents a total trade volume of $164.41 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Egypt, with imports exceeding exportsby $164.41 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Zambia total $0.00, with competitive advantages in reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen, representing $2.35M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Zambia amount to $164.41 million, highlighting economic interdependence in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, with Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes comprising86.9% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Egypt's strategic sourcing from Zambia. 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