The first Egypt-EU summit hosted in Brussels marks a milestone in the strategic economic partnership formally launched in Cairo in March 2024. Official data highlights the significance of Egypt’s economic corridor with Europe, showing Egyptian exports to the European Union reached $8.7 billion between January and August 2025—an increase from $8.1 billion during the same period in 2024, representing a 7.4% year-on-year growth.
Italy emerged as the EU’s largest importer of Egyptian goods during this period, purchasing $2.6 billion worth of products. It was followed by Spain ($908.9 million), Germany ($772.7 million), the Netherlands ($736.2 million), France ($664.6 million), Greece ($492.8 million), Romania ($348.6 million), Belgium ($315.1 million), Poland ($310.7 million), and Slovenia ($267.7 million).
Key export categories from Egypt to the EU included mineral fuels and oils ($1.7 billion), vegetables and fruits ($1.2 billion), electrical and mechanical appliances ($917.9 million), fertilizers ($813.8 million), plastics and related products ($612.6 million), ready-made garments ($558.2 million), and aluminum and its制品 ($430.9 million).
Meanwhile, Egyptian imports from the EU totaled $12.7 billion in the first eight months of 2025, down from $13.7 billion in the same period of 2024. Germany was the top supplier, exporting $2.9 billion worth of goods to Egypt, followed by Italy ($1.9 billion), France ($1.2 billion), Spain ($1.1 billion), Sweden ($806.2 million), the Netherlands ($680.7 million), Belgium ($646.5 million), Finland ($371.4 million), and Ireland ($324.3 million).
Major imported items included machinery, electrical and mechanical equipment and parts ($2.4 billion), vehicles and tractors ($1.5 billion), pharmaceuticals ($1.1 billion), iron and steel ($798.6 million), organic chemicals ($745.3 million), and dairy products ($589.4 million).
The data underscores the EU’s role as Egypt’s primary trading bloc, with bilateral trade reflecting strong interdependence in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and industrial inputs. The recent summit reaffirms both sides’ commitment to deepening economic integration and enhancing logistical and investment cooperation within the framework of the Egypt-Europe economic corridor.
— news from youm7.com