Egypt

U.S.-Egypt Trade Facts

Egypt is currently our 53rd largest goods trading partner with $8.2 billion in total (two way) goods trade during 2011. Goods exports totaled $6.2 billion; Goods imports totaled $2.1 billion. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Egypt was $4.1 billion in 2011.

Exports

Egypt was the United States' 39th largest goods export market in 2011.

U.S. goods exports to Egypt in 2011 were $6.2 billion, down 9.5% ($652 million) from 2010, but up 86% from 2000.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2011 were: Cereals (wheat and corn) ($1.5 billion), Mineral Fuel and oil ($598 million), Machinery ($571 million), Aircraft ($470 million), and Iron and Steel Products ($414 million).

U.S. exports of agricultural products to Egypt totaled $2.5 billion in 2011, the 9th largest U.S. Ag export market. Leading categories include: wheat ($808 million), coarse grains ($706 million), and soybeans ($301 million).

Imports

Egypt was the United States' 70th largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

U.S. goods imports from Egypt totaled $2.1 billion in 2011, a 8.0% decrease ($180 million) from 2010, but up 132% from 2000.

The five largest import categories in 2011 were: Woven Apparel ($503 million), Knit Apparel ($400 million), Mineral Fuel and Oil (natural gas and oil) ($356 million), Fertilizers ($264 million), and Textile Coverings ($121 million).

U.S. imports of agricultural products from Egypt totaled $93 million in 2011. Leading categories include: processed fruit and vegetables ($34 million) and spices ($22 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Egypt was $4.1 billion in 2011, a 10.3% decrease ($473 million) over 2010.

Historical Trade Data

U.S. Goods Trade with Egypt (in billions of dollars)

Investment

U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt (stock) was $11.7 billion in 2010 (latest data available), a 28.4% increase from 2009.

Egypt FDI in the United States (stock) was not available in 2010.