Egypt-Ireland trade surges to $448m in 10m

By Nada Ali On Dec 11, 2024

Egypt and Ireland trade volume reached $448 million in the first ten months of 2024, according to recent figures published by Egypt’s CAPMAS.

Egyptian exports to Ireland during the reporting period amounted to $121 million, primarily comprising fertilisers, electrical machinery, iron and steel, paper products, and agricultural produce.

On the other hand, Egypt imported goods worth $327 million from Ireland, with pharmaceuticals, foods, optical instruments, electrical machinery, and dairy products being the major import categories.

The report showed that Ireland invested $130 million in Egypt during the fiscal year 2022/2023. Additionally, remittances from Egyptians working in Ireland reached $112 million during the reporting period.

Attribution: CAPMAS

Subediting: M. S. Salama

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