Switzerland-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.50B total volume •Switzerland surplus: $1.50B

SwitzerlandEgypt

$1.50B

Exports (2023)

EgyptSwitzerland

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$1.50B

Surplus for Switzerland

Total Trade

$1.50B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

SwitzerlandEgypt Exports

$1.50B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
30.3% 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
$455.17M
30.3% of exports
2Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$309.81M
20.6% of exports
3Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$225.12M
15.0% of exports
4Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industries
$42.00M
2.8% of exports
5Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$41.39M
2.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Switzerland's export portfolio to Egypt 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.

EgyptSwitzerland Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder)
$443.68M
Infinity% of imports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$10.40M
Infinity% of imports
3Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.5, weighing more than 200g/m2
$5.76M
Infinity% of imports
4Vegetables: potatoes (other than seed), fresh or chilled
$5.23M
Infinity% of imports
5Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.4, weighing not more than 200g/m2
$4.93M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Switzerland's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Switzerland 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 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 $1.50B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Switzerland-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.50 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Switzerland maintains a surplus of $1.50 billion
  • Export Focus: Switzerland'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, blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.5, weighing more than 200g/m2

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 $1.50B 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 Switzerland 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

Switzerland'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 Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.50B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.50B 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 $1.50 billion 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 metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Switzerland's trade surplus of $1.50 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 blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), 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 Switzerland and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $1.50 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Switzerland, with exports exceeding importsby $1.50 billion.

Export Strengths

Switzerland's exports to Egypt total $1.50 billion, 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 $455.17M or30.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder), with Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

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