Morocco-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $955.40M total volume •Morocco deficit: $955.40M

MoroccoEgypt

$0

Exports (2023)

EgyptMorocco

$955.40M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$955.40M

Deficit for Morocco

Total Trade

$955.40M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

MoroccoEgypt Exports

$0
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
Infinity% top product
1Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39
$6.50M
Infinity% of exports
2Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors
$4.97M
Infinity% of exports
3Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee
$4.16M
Infinity% of exports
4Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
$3.47M
Infinity% of exports
5Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$3.40M
Infinity% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Morocco's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptMorocco Imports

$955.40M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
7.6% concentration
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
$72.35M
7.6% of imports
2Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried
$49.03M
5.1% of imports
3Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
$48.41M
5.1% of imports
4Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$40.82M
4.3% of imports
5Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$34.58M
3.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Morocco's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin 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, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Morocco demonstrates competitive strength in exportingplastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 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 $955.40M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Morocco-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $955.40 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Morocco maintains a deficit of $955.40 million
  • Export Focus: Morocco's primary exports include plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors, extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt 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, fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried, vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms

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 $955.40M 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 Morocco leveraging its comparative advantages in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39.

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

Morocco's specialization in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39complements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly 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.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $955.40M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $955.40M 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 $955.40 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 and 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 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Morocco's trade deficit of $955.40 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 insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on 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, 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 plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 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 Morocco and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $955.40 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Morocco, with imports exceeding exportsby $955.40 million.

Export Strengths

Morocco's exports to Egypt total $0.00, with competitive advantages in plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39, representing $6.50M orInfinity% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $955.40 million, highlighting economic interdependence 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, 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 comprising7.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Morocco'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