22 Nov 2021

CAPMAS (The Center for Public Mobilization & Statistics) revealed that Egypt’s exports to Nile Basin countries shot up by 34% YoY during 9M21 to reach USD1.1bn. On the other hand, Egypt’s imports from Nile Basin countries only rose by 12% YoY in 9M21 to register USD497mn. The total value of trade between them increased by over 26% YoY during 9M21. Sudan and Kenya were the biggest importers during that period. The products that were exported the most to Nile Basin countries were plastics, sugar, and the category that includes cement, salt, sulfur, and stones. Some of Egypt’s main imports from the Nile Basin were coffee, tea, spices, and animals.