Saudi-Egypt trade volume exceeds $82 billion over five years

According to the Saudi Gazette, trade volume between Saudi Arabia and Egypt reached approximately $82.2 billion over the five-year period from 2021 to 2025. Data provided by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) indicates that the bilateral trade relationship has maintained a compound annual growth rate of 5.66 percent, signaling a robust expansion in commercial cooperation between the two nations.

For the year 2025 alone, trade activity was valued at approximately $18.1 billion, representing an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. Saudi Arabia currently ranks as Egypt's third-largest trading partner globally, a position that underscores the strategic importance of the economic ties between Riyadh and Cairo. The exchange is characterized by a diverse range of goods, with Saudi exports primarily consisting of plastics, organic chemicals, and related products.

On the import side, Saudi Arabia receives significant quantities of mineral fuels, oils, waxes, and copper products from Egypt. The Saudi Commercial Attaché in Egypt continues to play a central role in facilitating these transactions and identifying new avenues for investment. This sustained growth in trade volume is viewed as a reflection of the strengthening economic integration between the two regional powers, supported by ongoing efforts to diversify traded commodities and streamline cross-border commercial processes.