Egypt
U.S. Trade with Egypt in 2024
Export Market Rank
#23 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.3 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.47 Billion
Compound Average Growth
2.2% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Egypt in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $1.01 Billion | 2.18 Million | $912.69 Million | 525% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $62.75 Million | 38,679 | $81.45 Million | -59% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $42.24 Million | 72,230 | $70.29 Million | -72% |
| Dairy Products | $33.87 Million | 9,906 | $52.9 Million | -23% |
| Wheat | $32.27 Million | 97,094 | $58.74 Million | -68% |
| Distillers Grains | $24.43 Million | 100,691 | $28.07 Million | 3% |
| Tree Nuts | $16.49 Million | 3,166 | $27.42 Million | -44% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $13.83 Million | 12,760 | $31.83 Million | -68% |
| Food Preparations | $9.97 Million | 1,635 | $3.32 Million | 165% |
| Essential Oils | $7.4 Million | 231 | $4.7 Million | 107% |
Data and Analysis
FAS/Cairo (Post) forecasts Egypt’s soybean imports in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (October – September) to increase by 5.0 percent from the previous marketing driven by a flexible exchange rate, the availability of forex and a more positive outlook for the livestock sectors.
While small local grocers dominate the Egyptian retail market, representing more than 50 percent of sales by value, convenience and price will continue to drive the majority of Egyptian consumer buying decisions, presenting growth opportunities across all retail channels.
Post forecasts Egypt’s MY 2025/26 cotton production at 320,000 bales, down 25 percent from the previous season due to a significant decrease in area harvested.
News and Features
As fall approaches, September celebrates the most-consumed meat in the United States: chicken. Two-thirds of U.S. chicken are raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. And did you know that U.S. chicken meat is also a top agricultural export for our nation?