Egypt Balance of Trade
Egypt's trade deficit decreased by 9.4% to $4.73 billion in August 2025, down from $5.22 billion in July 2025. This decline resulted from a 29.3% rise in petroleum exports, a 29.1% increase in garments, a 30.7% jump in food preparations and a 1.3% rise in pharmaceuticals. Imports fell by 2.4% to $9.0 billion in July 2025 compared to the prior year's $9.2 billion. Non-oil exports are now the primary growth driver, rising 21% to $36.639 billion in the first nine months of 2025. Egypt's record low balance of trade was -$5.22 billion in July 2025 and record high was -$1.19 billion in November 2021.
Monthly Historical Data (2015-2025)
(in Billion USD)Egypt Balance of Trade : Definition
Egypt's balance of trade is the difference between its exports and imports, measured in USD. A positive value indicates a trade surplus, where exports exceed imports. A negative value signals a trade deficit, meaning imports are greater.