Largest market shown
Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$3.8B of latest reported imports and $5.3B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Egypt import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Egypt's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$95.8B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+0.6%Three-year reported change
GDP$389.1BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$3.3KLatest reported value
Trade openness39.6%Reported share of GDP
Egypt import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$95.8B in imports
Egypt recorded $95.8B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +0.6%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Egypt imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $95.8B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $3.8BLatest imports | +75.5% | 9 | 5524 | ISRDeclining | $7.4B |
| 2 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $6.1BLatest imports | +22.7% | 40 | 2538 | SAUAccelerating | $11.2B |
| 3 | HS 100119Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | $3.4BLatest imports | +22.8% | 14 | 6721 | RUSDeclining | $6.3B |
| 4 | HS 271121Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas | $2.6BLatest imports | +58.6% | 4 | 9945 | ISRGrowing | $5.0B |
| 5 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $2.9BLatest imports | +18.7% | 78 | 2073 | SAUSlowing | $4.8B |
| 6 | HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $1.8BLatest imports | +16.6% | 14 | 3962 | USADeclining | $2.8B |
| 7 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $2.0BLatest imports | +6.6% | 17 | 4150 | BRADeclining | $2.4B |
| 8 | HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $675.7MLatest imports | +31.8% | 14 | 8924 | AREDeclining | $1.3B |
| 9 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $848.0MLatest imports | +21.0% | 5 | 6888 | SAUDeclining | $1.5B |
| 10 | HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $866.3MLatest imports | +6.0% | 5 | 9999 | BRADeclining | $1.0B |
| 11 | HS 880510Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof | $1.0BLatest imports | +29.6% | 62 | 2990 | USADeclining | $2.0B |
| 12 | HS 720449Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.s. in heading no. 7204 | $1.4BLatest imports | +16.9% | 18 | 2983 | GBRDeclining | $2.2B |
| 13 | HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | $508.8MLatest imports | +30.6% | 18 | 9930 | USADeclining | $993.8M |
| 14 | HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $1.1BLatest imports | +7.9% | 13 | 5426 | IDNDeclining | $1.4B |
| 15 | HS 260112Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) | $1.4BLatest imports | +14.5% | 10 | 2833 | BRADeclining | $2.2B |
| 16 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $769.8MLatest imports | +17.5% | 54 | 5295 | CHNDeclining | $1.2B |
| 17 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $1.9BLatest imports | +11.9% | 59 | 1254 | CHEDeclining | $2.6B |
| 18 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $877.4MLatest imports | +6.1% | 15 | 5429 | INDDeclining | $1.0B |
| 19 | HS 720719Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section | $528.1MLatest imports | +15.9% | 13 | 7191 | RUSDeclining | $822.6M |
| 20 | HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | $348.4MLatest imports | +68.1% | 3 | 9995 | USADeclining | $680.5M |
| 21 | HS 271113Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes | $498.4MLatest imports | +17.4% | 8 | 6299 | USADeclining | $805.5M |
| 22 | HS 291736Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts | $270.2MLatest imports | +50.3% | 6 | 9385 | CHNDeclining | $527.7M |
| 23 | HS 151211Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | $636.9MLatest imports | +5.8% | 15 | 5142 | RUSDeclining | $755.3M |
| 24 | HS 390210Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | $592.9MLatest imports | +8.0% | 37 | 4877 | SAUDeclining | $747.7M |
| 25 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $605.2MLatest imports | +9.7% | 73 | 3953 | CHNDeclining | $798.1M |
| 26 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $456.7MLatest imports | +6.3% | 11 | 7599 | USASlowing | $548.1M |
| 27 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $1.0BLatest imports | +6.9% | 55 | 1860 | CHNAccelerating | $1.3B |
| 28 | HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $641.4MLatest imports | +47.8% | 16 | 2357 | CODDeclining | $1.3B |
| 29 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $1.2BLatest imports | +7.6% | 64 | 1390 | KORDeclining | $1.5B |
| 30 | HS 850231Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | $192.3MLatest imports | +33.0% | 3 | 9941 | CHNGrowing | $375.5M |
| 31 | HS 390120Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | $483.7MLatest imports | +6.4% | 28 | 4821 | SAUDeclining | $582.9M |
| 32 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $353.9MLatest imports | +10.9% | 51 | 5508 | RUSDeclining | $483.3M |
| 33 | HS 390110Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | $420.3MLatest imports | +8.0% | 37 | 4408 | SAUDeclining | $529.5M |
| 34 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $349.6MLatest imports | +2.1% | 4 | 8254 | FRADeclining | $372.3M |
| 35 | HS 841199Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) | $306.6MLatest imports | +8.3% | 27 | 7218 | DEUDeclining | $389.9M |
| 36 | HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $228.9MLatest imports | +13.6% | 26 | 9138 | CHNDeclining | $335.4M |
| 37 | HS 300215Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale | $492.5MLatest imports | +13.0% | 38 | 2724 | CHEDeclining | $710.7M |
| 38 | HS 540246Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | $253.1MLatest imports | +8.4% | 8 | 8646 | CHNDeclining | $322.3M |
| 39 | HS 490700Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title | $162.8MLatest imports | +24.5% | 22 | 8304 | AREDeclining | $313.9M |
| 40 | HS 842619Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | $171.4MLatest imports | +17.7% | 22 | 9753 | CHNDeclining | $279.2M |
| 41 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $199.0MLatest imports | +25.3% | 29 | 5190 | CHNStable | $388.7M |
| 42 | HS 870120Tractors: road, for semi-trailers | $269.3MLatest imports | +14.5% | 39 | 4205 | DEUStable | $404.0M |
| 43 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $158.5MLatest imports | +20.7% | 50 | 8250 | CHNDeclining | $278.5M |
| 44 | HS 540233Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | $222.9MLatest imports | +13.9% | 22 | 5950 | CHNDeclining | $329.0M |
| 45 | HS 071350Vegetables, leguminous: broad beans (vicia faba var. major) and horse beans (vicia faba var. equina and vicia faba var. minor), dried, shelled, whether or not skinned or split | $281.8MLatest imports | +7.5% | 13 | 5224 | AUSDeclining | $349.7M |
| 46 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $629.5MLatest imports | -0.8% | 10 | 3062 | UKRDeclining | $614.6M |
| 47 | HS 440711Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm | $531.8MLatest imports | +2.3% | 23 | 3104 | SWEDeclining | $569.9M |
| 48 | HS 600192Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $151.4MLatest imports | +15.8% | 14 | 9932 | CHNDeclining | $234.9M |
| 49 | HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $213.8MLatest imports | +4.0% | 4 | 9481 | ARGStable | $240.4M |
| 50 | HS 090240Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg | $234.1MLatest imports | +2.7% | 30 | 8267 | KENDeclining | $253.8M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 6 | $8.5B | $13.3B | +41.1% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $8.9B | $7.2B | +20.7% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 3 | $6.0B | $6.6B | +9.5% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 4 | $1.7B | $2.0B | +20.2% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 2 | $1.9B | $1.7B | +16.4% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 2 | $1.3B | $1.7B | +39.8% |
| Oil seeds and oleaginous fruitsHS2 12 | 1 | $1.8B | $1.6B | +16.6% |
| Organic chemicalsHS2 29 | 2 | $779.0M | $1.5B | +40.4% |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | 2 | $1.8B | $1.4B | +6.9% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 4 | $2.7B | $1.4B | +13.6% |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 2 | $1.4B | $1.3B | +15.9% |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 3 | $1.5B | $1.2B | +7.5% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $866.3M | 5 | 9999 | BRA | 100.0% |
| HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | $348.4M | 3 | 9995 | USA | 100.0% |
| HS 271121Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas | $2.6B | 4 | 9945 | ISR | 99.2% |
| HS 850231Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | $192.3M | 3 | 9941 | CHN | 99.7% |
| HS 600192Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $151.4M | 14 | 9932 | CHN | 99.7% |
| HS 290110Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated | $508.8M | 18 | 9930 | USA | 99.6% |
| HS 842619Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | $171.4M | 22 | 9753 | CHN | 98.8% |
| HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $213.8M | 4 | 9481 | ARG | 97.3% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ISR
Israel
2 screened products
$10.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsSAU
Saudi Arabia
6 screened products
$9.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsRUS
Russia
4 screened products
$6.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
6 screened products
$5.4BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
12 screened products
$4.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsBRA
Brazil
3 screened products
$3.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsARE
United Arab Emirates
2 screened products
$1.5BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHE
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
2 screened products
$1.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Egypt import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Egypt's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Egypt.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.