Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries rises 25.5% to US$36.7 billion
Official data shows expanding trade and investment links between Egypt and BRICS countries in the first half of 2026
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Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached US$36.7 billion in the first half of 2026, up 25.5 per cent from US$29.3 billion during the same period in 2025, according to data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The figures highlight the growing role of BRICS countries in Egypt’s international economic relations, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner.
Egypt's exports to BRICS countries amounted to US$6.6 billion during the first half of 2026. The UAE was one of the largest destinations, receiving US$1.7 billion worth of Egyptian goods. Exports to India reached US$868 million, while China and Brazil accounted for US$841 million and US$633 million, respectively.
Precious stones, jewellery and related products were Egypt’s leading export category to BRICS markets, valued at US$1.2 billion. Vegetables and fruit followed at US$1 billion, while mineral fuels and oils amounted to US$844 million. Fertiliser exports reached US$552 million, and electrical machinery and equipment totalled US$400 million.
Egypt’s imports from BRICS countries rose to US$30.2 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with US$21.8 billion a year earlier. China was the largest source of imports at US$10.4 billion, followed by the UAE at US$5.3 billion and Russia at US$3.8 billion.
Mineral fuels and oils represented the largest import category at US$5.2 billion, followed by electrical machinery and equipment at US$4.6 billion. Grain imports were valued at US$2.1 billion, while iron, steel and related products reached US$1.8 billion.
Economic cooperation also extended to investment. BRICS countries invested US$6.2 billion in Egypt during the 2024/2025 financial year, while Egyptian investments across BRICS countries amounted to US$2.2 billion.
Official figures also showed growth in financial flows. Remittances from Egyptians working in BRICS countries reached US$15.7 billion in 2024/2025, compared with US$9.8 billion in the previous financial year, representing an increase of around 60 per cent.
The figures demonstrate the expanding scale of Egypt’s trade, investment and financial ties with fellow BRICS countries following its accession to the group.
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