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Population as of 2020: 102 million 14 of 193
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Region: Middle East
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $389.06 billion 40 of 193
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Top Exports
Egypt’s exports in **2024** totaled roughly **$44–45 billion** and are **fairly diversified**, combining **energy, chemicals, agriculture, textiles, and light manufacturing** | Rank | Export Category | Notes | | ---- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Mineral fuels (oil & refined petroleum)** | Largest sector (~25–30% of exports) | | 2 | **Electrical machinery & equipment** | Cables, electronics, telecom equipment | | 3 | **Fertilizers** | Nitrogen-based fertilizers are major exports | | 4 | **Fruits & nuts** | Citrus fruits (especially oranges) | | 5 | **Iron & steel** | Steel products and construction materials | | 6 | **Plastics & plastic articles** | Petrochemical-based exports | | 7 | **Apparel (garments)** | Knit and non-knit clothing | | 8 | **Vegetables** | Potatoes, onions, and fresh produce | | 9 | **Precious metals (gold)** | Growing export category | | 10 | **Salt, sulphur, stone & cement** | Cement exports expanding rapidly | Key individual export products (by value) | Rank | Product | Notes | | ---- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | 11 | **Refined petroleum products** | Largest single export | | 12 | **Crude petroleum** | Core energy export | | 13 | **Petroleum gas (LNG/LPG)** | Major energy export | | 14 | **Nitrogenous fertilizers (urea, etc.)** | Key non-oil export | | 15 | **Gold (unwrought)** | High-value export | | 16 | **Insulated wires & cables** | Important industrial export | | 17 | **Hot-rolled iron/steel products** | Construction materials | | 18 | **Citrus fruits (especially oranges)** | One of world’s top exporters | | 19 | **Copper wire** | Industrial export | | 20 | **Ready-made garments** | Growing manufacturing export | Key Takeaways * 🛢️ **Energy still leads:** * Oil, gas, and refined fuels are the **largest export earners** * 🧪 **Strong chemical sector:** * Egypt is a major exporter of **fertilizers and petrochemicals** * 🍊 **Agricultural strength:** * Leading exporter of **citrus fruits, vegetables, and food products** * 🏗️ **Industrial growth:** * Rising exports of **cement, steel, and manufactured goods** * 👕 **Textiles remain important:** * Garments and clothing are a **key labor-intensive export sector** Top Importers of Egypt’s Exports (2024) | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Italy** | Largest partner; oil, gas, and petroleum products. | | 2 | **Turkey** | Chemicals, textiles, and industrial goods. | | 3 | **United Arab Emirates** | Gold, petroleum, and re-exports. | | 4 | **Saudi Arabia** | Chemicals, food products, and construction materials. | | 5 | **United States** | Textiles, apparel, and agricultural goods. | | 6 | **Spain** | Energy products and agricultural exports. | | 7 | **United Kingdom** | Oil, chemicals, and food products. | | 8 | **India** | Fertilizers, chemicals, and petroleum products. | | 9 | **Greece** | Energy trade and regional shipping links. | | 10 | **China** | Chemicals, minerals, and industrial goods. | Key Patterns * 🌍 **Highly diversified trade**: * Unlike many countries, Egypt exports broadly to **Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S.** * 🛢️ **Energy drives European trade**: * Countries like **Italy, Spain, and Greece** import oil and gas * 🏜️ **Strong regional ties**: * Middle Eastern partners (**UAE, Saudi Arabia**) are major buyers * 🧪 **Industrial & chemical exports growing**: * Fertilizers and chemicals are key exports to **India and Turkey**
