USA-Egypt Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $7.41B total volume โ€ขUSA surplus: $2.03B

USA โ†’ Egypt

$4.72B

Exports (2023)

Egypt โ†’ USA

$2.69B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.03B

Surplus for USA

Total Trade

$7.41B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

USA โ†’ Egypt Exports

$4.72B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
11.5% top product
1Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
$541.95M
11.5% of exports
2Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$362.27M
7.7% of exports
3Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
$310.57M
6.6% of exports
4Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane
$248.97M
5.3% of exports
5Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated
$232.56M
4.9% of exports
6Rail locomotives: diesel-electric powered
$177.21M
3.8% of exports
7Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707
$122.43M
2.6% of exports
8Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$117.78M
2.5% of exports
9Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$105.05M
2.2% of exports
10Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$82.03M
1.7% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

USA's export portfolio to Egypt demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Egypt โ†’ USA Imports

$2.69B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
6.1% concentration
1Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$163.30M
6.1% of imports
2Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$138.15M
5.1% of imports
3T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
$113.58M
4.2% of imports
4Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
$112.83M
4.2% of imports
5Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$100.36M
3.7% of imports
6Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
$91.39M
3.4% of imports
7Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$81.55M
3.0% of imports
8Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
$75.00M
2.8% of imports
9Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20
$68.09M
2.5% of imports
10T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
$58.40M
2.2% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

USA's import pattern from Egypt reveals significant dependencyin iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

USA demonstrates competitive strength in exportingsoya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken to Egypt, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $7.41B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: USA-Egypt Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $7.41 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: USA maintains a surplus of $2.03 billion
  • Export Focus: USA's primary exports include soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Egypt include iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), t-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ 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 $7.41B 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 USA leveraging its comparative advantages in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken.

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

USA's specialization in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not brokencomplements Egypt's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $7.41B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $7.41B 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 $7.41 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken and iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

USA's trade surplus of $2.03 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 USA and Egypt represents a total trade volume of $7.41 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for USA, with exports exceeding importsby $2.03 billion.

Export Strengths

USA's exports to Egypt total $4.72 billion, with competitive advantages in soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken, representing $541.95M or11.5% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Egypt amount to $2.69 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling, with Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling comprising6.1% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates USA'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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023