Market profile

Despite ongoing political unrest, Egypt has the potential to be a high growth market due to a large population and an import dependent economy. Egypt is strategically located and has a highly diversified, consumption driven economy. With structural reform and stability, this ‘sleeping giant’ will present a raft of opportunities for Australian exporters.

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Facts

  • Merchandise exports A$606 million
  • Services exports A$35 million
  • Capital Cairo
  • Official language Arabic
  • Area 995,450 sq km
  • Population 97 million

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Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with Egypt and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

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Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Egypt. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

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