Exports to the EU
The
EU is Egypt's main trade partner with more than
32% if total trade flows. The enlarged EU
represents some 40% of Egypt’s total trade with
the world.
2004, which is the first year of implementation of the AA, witnessed a
record score in EU-Egypt bilateral trade, reaching EUR
11.1 bn in total (compared to an average of EUR 10 bn
since 2000), out of which EUR 4 bn corresponds to
Egyptian exports to the EU (19.6% increase) and EUR 7.1
bn corresponds to EU exports to Egypt (21.1% increase).
Main Egyptian exports to the EU are energy and minerals
(45%) and textiles (16%), followed by manufactured
goods, base metals, agricultural foodstuffs and others.
Main EU export countries for Egyptian products to the EU
are Italy (31.7%), UK (18%) and Germany (12%).
In order to obtain specific information about exporting
to the EU, please consult our Export Helpdesk.
Concerning help with logistics, finding European
partners, etc., please contact the EICC (European
Information Correspondance Center) or the business
associations (=> business links).
Concerning export of food products, please see the
following sections:
For general information about
European Food Safety Policy and Agricultural products
and the AA, please see our Power Point Presentations.
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