This represents an increase of $501.7 million, or 212.6%, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Egypt’s exports to China rose to $737.6 million during the first five months of 2026, up from $235.9 million in the same period of 2025. This represents an increase of $501.7 million, or 212.6%, according to data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Egypt’s imports from China increased by 11.5% to $8.3 billion, compared with $7.5 billion a year earlier. As a result, bilateral trade grew by 17.7% to $9.1 billion, up from $7.7 billion during the same period of 2025.
Egypt’s main exports to China included mineral fuels, mineral oils and distillation products worth $406 million, followed by fruits at $122.3 million, textile fibers at $34.6 million, salt, sulfur, earth and stone at $28.1 million, and cotton at $25 million.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s leading imports from China included electrical machinery and equipment worth $2 billion, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances and their parts at $1.3 billion, vehicles, tractors, bicycles and related parts at $932.3 million, iron and steel at $445.9 million, and plastics and related products at $396 million.
Chinese investments in Egypt increased by 31.9% to $137.2 million during the first half of fiscal year 2025/2026, compared with $104 million during the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Remittances from Egyptians working in China rose by 19.2% to $23.3 million in fiscal year 2024/2025, while remittances from Chinese nationals working in Egypt increased by 13.7% to $3.5 million.
