Israel-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $2.25B total volume •Israel surplus: $2.25B

IsraelEgypt

$2.25B

Exports (2023)

EgyptIsrael

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.25B

Surplus for Israel

Total Trade

$2.25B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

IsraelEgypt Exports

$2.25B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
94.6% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$2.13B
94.6% of exports
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
$27.86M
1.2% of exports
3Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)
$11.95M
0.5% of exports
4Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached
$10.52M
0.5% of exports
5Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
$9.07M
0.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Israel's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptIsrael Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$39.04M
Infinity% of imports
2Ammonia: anhydrous
$37.04M
Infinity% of imports
3Reception 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
$34.99M
Infinity% of imports
4Petroleum 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
$31.91M
Infinity% of imports
5Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas
$19.49M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Israel's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Israel demonstrates competitive strength in exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 $2.25B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Israel-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $2.25 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Israel maintains a surplus of $2.25 billion
  • Export Focus: Israel's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, 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, textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, ammonia: anhydrous, 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

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 $2.25B 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 Israel leveraging its comparative advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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

Israel's specialization in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $2.25B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $2.25B 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 $2.25 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Israel's trade surplus of $2.25 billion 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 Israel and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $2.25 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Israel, with exports exceeding importsby $2.25 billion.

Export Strengths

Israel's exports to Egypt total $2.25 billion, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $2.13B or94.6% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, with Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Israel'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