Saudi-Egypt trade exceeds $82 billion over five years

Trade between Saudi Arabia and Egypt surged to over $82 billion in the five years leading up to 2025, marking a significant economic partnership. The annual growth rate averaged around 5.66 percent, demonstrating a resilient trade relationship. According to the General Authority for Statistics, the bilateral trade in 2025 totaled around $18.1 billion, a notable 11 percent increase from 2024.

Saudi Arabia secured the third position among Egypt's global trading partners, highlighting the economic importance of this relationship.

Saudi exports to Egypt primarily comprised plastics and their products, along with organic chemical goods. Conversely, Egypt's main exports to Saudi Arabia included mineral fuels, oils, waxes, and copper products. The Saudi commercial attaché in Egypt facilitates this trade by ensuring Saudi products gain entry into Egyptian markets and by drawing Egyptian investment into the Kingdom.

In October, the Saudi-Egyptian Joint Committee made substantial strides, endorsing 38 initiatives that led to the signing of four memoranda of understanding and the implementation of cooperation programs. The committee also reviewed the progress of these initiatives, pinpointed challenges, and proposed solutions to further bolster economic ties between the two nations.

The General Authority for Foreign Trade continues to strive for increased trade and investment between Saudi Arabia and international partners, targeting new markets and maximizing the benefits of existing trade agreements.