Egypt’s exports rose 37.4% year-on-year in June, driven by strong growth in petroleum products, ready-made garments and agricultural exports, according to the latest Monthly Bulletin of Foreign Trade Data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Total exports reached $4.95 billion in June, up from $3.60 billion in the same month of 2025, an increase of $1.35 billion. Non-petroleum exports accounted for the bulk of the total, reaching $4.33 billion, compared with $3.21 billion a year earlier.
Broad-based export growth
Several key export sectors recorded substantial year-on-year gains.
Petroleum products were among the strongest-performing categories, rising 128% to $617.9 million from $271 million in June 2025. Ready-made garment exports increased 47.7% to $353.7 million, while fresh fruit exports rose 77.1% to $314.1 million.
Exports of miscellaneous food preparations grew 36.5% to $230.3 million, while plastics in primary forms increased 73.4% to $209.9 million. Products of wire and cables rose 62.2% to $54.6 million, while soaps and cleaning preparations increased 85.1% to $54 million.
The data also point to the growing contribution of manufactured products to Egypt’s export base. Finished commodities accounted for 57% of total exports in June, compared with 55.7% a year earlier, according to CAPMAS.
First-half performance
Egypt’s total exports reached $28.02 billion in the first six months of 2026, up approximately 7.3% from $26.12 billion during the same period last year.
Finished commodities accounted for $14.76 billion of exports between January and June, compared with $13.56 billion a year earlier.
Agricultural products also contributed to export growth, accounting for around 9% of total exports during the first half of the year.
Key export markets
Egypt’s trade data showed continued activity across major international and regional markets.
Exports to the United States reached approximately $5.51 billion during the first half of 2026, while exports to Russia totaled $2.57 billion. Egyptian exports to Western Europe reached around $9.28 billion.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remained an important market, with total trade between Egypt and GCC countries reaching approximately $15.66 billion between January and June.
Egyptian exports to GCC markets totaled around $6.51 billion, including $4.44 billion to Saudi Arabia and approximately $1.02 billion to the UAE.
Imports also rise
Import activity also increased sharply in June, reflecting continued demand for fuel, raw materials and production inputs.
Total imports rose 49.4% year-on-year to $12.43 billion, compared with $8.32 billion in June 2025.
Intermediate commodities represented the largest share of imports during the first half of 2026, reaching $21.72 billion, up from $16.24 billion in the same period last year.
Investment commodities totaled $8.59 billion, while non-durable consumer goods reached $8.63 billion.
Trade activity expands
The latest figures point to continued growth in Egypt’s external trade, with exports rising across petroleum products, manufacturing, food processing and agriculture.
At the same time, the increase in imports reflects continued demand for energy and production inputs, highlighting stronger trade activity across the economy.
With exports rising by more than one-third in June and several major sectors recording double-digit growth, the data underline the increasing diversification of Egypt’s export base and the country’s expanding trade links with regional and international markets.
