Egypt

U.S. Trade with Egypt in 2022

Export Market Rank
#13 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$2.55 Billion
3-Year Average
$2.2 Billion
Compound Average Growth
4.2% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022

Top 10 Exports to Egypt in 2022

Commodity Total Value (USD) Total Volume (Metric Tons) 10-Year Average Value (USD) 10-Year Growth
Soybeans $2.01 Billion 3.19 Million $831.98 Million 602%
Wheat $145.25 Million 262,732 $125.58 Million -71%
Beef & Beef Products $94.21 Million 48,025 $101.14 Million -44%
Dairy Products $76.5 Million 16,006 $70.3 Million -50%
Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders $51.73 Million 57,632 $85.46 Million -51%
Tree Nuts $26.51 Million 5,398 $30.33 Million -4%
Distillers Grains $25.75 Million 90,356 $32.29 Million -31%
Forest Products $25.32 Million --- $27.32 Million -8%
Cotton $15.67 Million 3,012 $32.16 Million -54%
Ethanol (non-bev.) $12.11 Million --- $1.43 Million 2655%

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Data and Analysis

On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 17/2022, the Binding Technical Rules for Food Contact Materials and Articles, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022. Unofficial translation attached.
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) published Decision No. 16/2022, Food Traceability Requirements, in the Egyptian Chronicles, with an effective date of October 19, 2022. Unofficial translation provided below.
The Sudan conflict has created a supply shortage in Egypt, causing food prices to soar. According to the Egyptian government, the situation will impact the beef supply and push prices higher.

News and Features

May is World Trade Month, and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service is marking the occasion by sharing some of the most recent facts and figures about U.S. agricultural trade.
January 4, 2023
Communications to Congress

Food for Progress Program – FY 2021 Report to Congress

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.

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