U.S. Exports
$1.1B
U.S. Imports
$345.6M
Surplus of $739.8M (net exporter)
The United States imported $345.6M/month and exported $1.1B/month with Egypt as of April 2026, covering 726 product categories.
In April 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $739.8M with Egypt, exporting 3.1× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Egypt of $345.6M in April 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $271.0M.
Egypt is a commercially active US trade partner in the Africa and Middle East context, exporting goods ranging from fertilizers and petroleum products to textiles, apparel, and food commodities such as citrus and vegetables. Its position as a major transit hub via the Suez Canal also gives it indirect significance for global supply chains beyond its direct export role. Importers of Egyptian food products must comply with FDA admissibility requirements, and textile importers should confirm rules-of-origin documentation carefully.
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US imports from Egypt span several sectors, including fertilizers and chemicals, petroleum products, apparel and textiles, and agricultural goods such as citrus fruit and vegetables. Egypt's manufacturing sector, particularly in garments, has grown as a sourcing destination for US buyers.
Egypt participates in a Qualifying Industrial Zone arrangement with the US and Israel that allows certain Egyptian-manufactured goods incorporating Israeli inputs to enter the US duty-free. Importers sourcing apparel or textiles from Egypt should verify whether their specific products qualify under QIZ rules and maintain the required certification documentation.
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| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATURAL GAS, LIQUEFIED | $466.7M |
| 2 | SOYBEANS, NESOI | $156.7M |
| 3 | IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE | $63.4M |
| 4 | PETROL OIL BITUM MINERAL (NT CRUD) ETC NT BIODIESL | $58.2M |
| 5 | ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS, SATURATED | $47.4M |
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$2.1B
Services Imports
$1.4B