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Arab Republic of Egypt

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Arab Republic of Egypt in terms of economic and social factors.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 7.7 billion to Arab Republic of Egypt, representing 3.9% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 846.3 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Arab Republic of Egypt.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 1.8 billion from Arab Republic of Egypt, representing 2.2% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Arab Republic of Egypt in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and copper and articles thereof.

Arab Republic of Egypt achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 23.8 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 18.2 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt amounted to 7.7 billion (3.9% of total exports), while imports from Arab Republic of Egypt amounted to 1.8 billion (2.2% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 5.8 billion.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt and the monthly evolution of imports from Arab Republic of Egypt. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Arab Republic of Egypt in 2025 reached a total of 57.4 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 42.9 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 6.6 billion), and aluminium and articles thereof ( 1.4 billion).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to Arab Republic of Egypt

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt in March 2026 reached a total of 846.3 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 516.9 million), base metals and their articles ( 94.7 million), and products of the chemical industries ( 53.1 million).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Arab Republic of Egypt monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Arab Republic of Egypt in 2025 reached a total of 24.8 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 13.9 billion), copper and articles thereof ( 1.6 billion), and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 880.9 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Arab Republic of Egypt annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from Arab Republic of Egypt

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 23.8 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 30.6% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Arab Republic of Egypt in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 6.5 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 907.3 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 5.6 billion, higher by 0.3% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Arab Republic of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The line represents the FDI Net Inflow.

Note:

FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments.

FDI outflows: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits.

FDI net inflow: It represents the difference between inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment inflows.

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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