Spain-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $3.38B total volume •Spain deficit: $117.93M

SpainEgypt

$1.63B

Exports (2023)

EgyptSpain

$1.75B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$117.93M

Deficit for Spain

Total Trade

$3.38B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SpainEgypt Exports

$1.63B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
10.8% top product
1Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes
$175.34M
10.8% 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
$72.08M
4.4% of exports
3Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$63.06M
3.9% of exports
4Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$51.82M
3.2% of exports
5Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals
$39.32M
2.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Spain's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strategic specialization, with copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

EgyptSpain Imports

$1.75B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
11.9% concentration
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution
$207.37M
11.9% of imports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$164.31M
9.4% of imports
3Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$100.06M
5.7% of imports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
$92.68M
5.3% of imports
5Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
$75.91M
4.3% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Spain's import pattern from Egypt reveals strategic sourcingin 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

🏆

Market Leadership

Spain demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcopper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes to Egypt, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
🔄

Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Highly Balanced
📈

Growth Potential

The $3.38B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Spain-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $3.38 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Spain maintains a deficit of $117.93 million
  • Export Focus: Spain's primary exports include copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, 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, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $3.38B 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 Spain leveraging its comparative advantages in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes.

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

Spain's specialization in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodescomplements 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 $3.38B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
🔮

Trade Relationship Outlook

The $3.38B 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

💰

Trade Volume Impact

The $3.38 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
🏭

Industrial Integration

Trade flows in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes 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
⚖️

Trade Balance Effects

Spain's trade deficit of $117.93 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

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 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
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes 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 Spain and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $3.38 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Spain, with imports exceeding exportsby $117.93 million.

Export Strengths

Spain's exports to Egypt total $1.63 billion, with competitive advantages in copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes, representing $175.34M or10.8% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $1.75 billion, 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 comprising11.9% of total imports.

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

Download Bilateral Trade Data

Access detailed trade data between Spain and Egypt in multiple formats.

Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023