Egypt
U.S. Trade with Egypt in 2021
Export Market Rank
#13 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.1 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.88 Billion
Compound Average Growth
1% (2012-2021)
Total Export Value 2012 - 2021
Export Value by Commodity 2021
Top 10 Exports to Egypt in 2021
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans | $1.42 Billion | 2.84 Million | $704.79 Million | 93% |
| Corn | $123.71 Million | 506,007 | $164.81 Million | 103% |
| Dairy Products | $103.98 Million | 33,828 | $70.03 Million | 41% |
| Wheat | $87.14 Million | 177,769 | $133.86 Million | -62% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $73.67 Million | 49,875 | $113.26 Million | -66% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $55.64 Million | 77,558 | $90.89 Million | -48% |
| Vegetable Oils (ex. soybean) | $47.12 Million | 30,667 | $41.13 Million | -9% |
| Distillers Grains | $41.6 Million | 181,257 | $32.64 Million | 42% |
| Tree Nuts | $41.33 Million | 7,834 | $30.5 Million | 47% |
| Forest Products | $25.66 Million | --- | $27.5 Million | -5% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Egypt: Egypt Extends the Implementation of Halal Certification on Milk and Dairy Product until April 1 2023
Egypt has notified new halal requirements and procedures for food products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) via a Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) addendum notification. The notification postpones the halal certification requirement on milk and dairy products until April 1, 2023.
In marketing year (MY) 2022/23, FAS Cairo forecasts fresh orange exports to reach 1.7 million metric tons (MMT) up from 1.3 MMT in MY 2021/22.Post attributes the increase in exports to higher production amid favorable climate conditions.
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Egypt: Updates to Egypt's National Food Safety Authority Issues Technical Regulation for the Maximum Residue Levels of Chemical Contaminates in Food
This report is an update to GAIN report number EG2022-0022. The report includes English translation of the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) Decision of Board of Directors No. 6/2022 concerning the binding technical basis for maximum residue levels (MRLs) for chemical contaminants in food.
News and Features
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh administered the oath of office today to 14 USDA employees who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service.
Private exporters reported sales of 130,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to Egypt during MY 2021/2022.