Over the past two decades, Egypt exported roughly twice as much ceramic products as it imported

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Over the past two decades, Egypt exported roughly twice as much ceramic products as it imported, positioning itself as a key player in regional and global ceramic products trade.
In 2012, exports peaked at $488.51 million, more than double imports at $178.23 million, setting a clear demonstration of strong industrial and commodity output.
In 2008, exports soared to $325.86 million, more than doubling imports at $126.21 million.
Between 2017 and 2021, the export sector showed stable performance, averaging $327 million annually.
The year 2021 was a standout, with exports reaching $401.12 million, reflecting a strong rebound that reaffirmed Egypt’s export capacity post-pandemic.

Over the years, Egypt has consistently recorded higher exports than imports of ceramic products, maintaining a strong and sustained trade surplus.

In 2005, exports and imports were nearly equal at $65.35 million and $65.19 million, respectively. From 2006, exports gained a clear lead, reaching $75.84 million while imports fell to $60.36 million. By 2007, exports rose to $117.98 million, then surged to $325.86 million in 2008 and $410.60 million in 2009, more than double import levels each year.

Exports peaked in 2012 at $488.51 million against $178.23 million in imports. Even during slower years such as 2015 and 2016, exports stayed ahead at $320.53 million and $254.91 million, compared with $199.87 million and $137.86 million in imports. Between 2017 and 2021, exports averaged $327 million annually, rising to $401.12 million in 2021.

Exports remained above imports in recent years: $338.72 million compared with below $190 million in 2022 and 2023, and $273.27 million compared with $182.64 million in 2024.

Overall, Egypt exported roughly twice as much as it imported over two decades, sustaining a consistent trade surplus across changing conditions.

Source:

United Nations Statistics Division

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