Ethiopia-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $456.66M total volume •Ethiopia deficit: $456.66M

EthiopiaEgypt

$0

Exports (2023)

EgyptEthiopia

$456.66M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$456.66M

Deficit for Ethiopia

Total Trade

$456.66M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Ethiopia and Egypt. Green line shows exports from Ethiopia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Ethiopia-Egypt commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

EthiopiaEgypt Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$6.10M
Infinity% of exports
2Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$993,267
Infinity% of exports
3Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing
$956,616
Infinity% of exports
4Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing
$878,846
Infinity% of exports
5Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, of yarns of different colours, plain weave
$711,588
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Ethiopia's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptEthiopia Imports

$456.66M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
69.2% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$316.21M
69.2% of imports
2Petroleum 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
$27.72M
6.1% of imports
3Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries
$24.20M
5.3% of imports
4Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$11.36M
2.5% of imports
5Yeasts: active
$4.64M
1.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Ethiopia's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Ethiopia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcoffee: not roasted or decaffeinated to Egypt, 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 $456.66M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Ethiopia-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $456.66 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Ethiopia maintains a deficit of $456.66 million
  • Export Focus: Ethiopia's primary exports include coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, petroleum 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, odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries

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 $456.66M 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 Ethiopia leveraging its comparative advantages in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated.

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

Ethiopia's specialization in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinatedcomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $456.66M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $456.66M 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 $456.66 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated and fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Ethiopia's trade deficit of $456.66 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 oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, 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 coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated 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 Ethiopia and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $456.66 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Ethiopia, with imports exceeding exportsby $456.66 million.

Export Strengths

Ethiopia's exports to Egypt total $0.00, with competitive advantages in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, representing $6.10M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $456.66 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, with Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution comprising69.2% of total imports.

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