Egypt-Zimbabwe Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $98.82M total volume •Egypt surplus: $98.82M

EgyptZimbabwe

$98.82M

Exports (2023)

ZimbabweEgypt

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$98.82M

Surplus for Egypt

Total Trade

$98.82M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

EgyptZimbabwe Exports

$98.82M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
29.1% top product
1Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$28.78M
29.1% of exports
2Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$18.55M
18.8% of exports
3Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale
$8.20M
8.3% of exports
4Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereof
$6.43M
6.5% of exports
5Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
$5.42M
5.5% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Egypt's export portfolio to Zimbabwe 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.

ZimbabweEgypt Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$830,317
Infinity% of imports
2Tobacco refuse
$201,263
Infinity% of imports
3Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$145,784
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried
$13,874
Infinity% of imports
5Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208
$7,419
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Egypt's import pattern from Zimbabwe reveals significant dependencyin tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, 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 exportingmedicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale to Zimbabwe, 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 $98.82M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Egypt-Zimbabwe Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $98.82 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Egypt maintains a surplus of $98.82 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, food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Zimbabwe include tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, tobacco refuse, seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing

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 $98.82M 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

1

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 Zimbabwe's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $98.82M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $98.82M 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 $98.82 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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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 tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Egypt's trade surplus of $98.82 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 food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, 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 medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale 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 Zimbabwe represents a total trade volume of $98.82 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Egypt, with exports exceeding importsby $98.82 million.

Export Strengths

Egypt's exports to Zimbabwe total $98.82 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 $28.78M or29.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Zimbabwe amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped, with Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped 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