Egypt–G20 trade rises to US$70.4 billion as economic ties deepen ahead of Johannesburg summit

Egypt’s trade with the G20 countries climbed to US$70.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 14.1 per cent year-on-year increase, according to new data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics. The update comes as the G20 Summit ended in Johannesburg, where Egypt was represented by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

The figures highlight expanding economic engagement between Egypt and the world’s largest economies. Egyptian exports to G20 partners reached US$15.7 billion, up 10.6 per cent from the same period in 2024. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.

Key export categories included vegetables and fruits (US$2 billion), ready-made garments (US$1.9 billion), mineral fuels (US$1.7 billion), electrical equipment (US$1.3 billion), fertilisers (US$1.1 billion) and iron and steel (US$954.6 billion).

On the import side, Egypt purchased US$54.7 billion worth of goods from G20 economies, a rise of 15.2 per cent compared to 2024. China led the list at US$13.9 billion. Egypt’s largest import groups were electrical and mechanical machinery (US$9.1 billion), grains (US$3.5 billion), vehicles and tractors (US$3.4 billion), and plastics (US$2.5 billion).

Investment ties also strengthened. G20 investments in Egypt increased to US$12.2 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, up from US$11.3 billion. Meanwhile, Egyptian investments in G20 nations rose to US$7.5 billion.

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