Egypt’s exports 19.8% up YoY in April, trade deficit narrows: CAPMAS 

Egypt’s exports jumped by 19.8 per cent in April 2025 year-on-year to $4.10 billion compared to $3.43 billion in the same month last year, according to data released Tuesday by the country’s statistics agency, CAPMAS.

The growth in exports was largely driven by significant increases in the value of key commodities. Petroleum products surged by 74.3 per cent, ready-made garments rose 24.7 per cent, fertilisers climbed 18.4 per cent, and various food preparations and pastes saw a 51.4 per cent boost.

However, some exported goods experienced declines. The value of natural and liquefied gas dropped by 22.4 per cent, fresh onions fell by 8.4 per cent, plastic products decreased by 6.3 per cent, and vegetable and animal oils and fats declined by 14.7 per cent.

On the import side, Egypt saw a 4.4 per cent rise in imports, which amounted to $7.53 billion, up from $7.21 billion in April 2024. This increase was driven by higher imports of petroleum products (up 3.5 per cent), natural gas (up 79.1 per cent), raw materials of iron or steel (up 0.04 per cent), and primary plastic forms (up 6.9 per cent).

However, Egypt also saw a decrease in the import value of several key goods, including wheat (down 37.5 per cent), organic and inorganic chemicals (down 10.8 per cent), corn (down 0.5 per cent), and pharmaceutical preparations (down 5.7 per cent).

The trade deficit narrowed by 9.5 per cent to $3.42 billion, down from $3.78 billion in April 2024, marking a positive shift in Egypt’s trade balance.

These figures suggest a continued shift in Egypt’s trade dynamics, with stronger exports and a moderation in the growth of imports.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser