Egypt’s Chemical Exports Rise 10% in First 9 Months of 2025 to $6.8 Billion
Egypt’s chemical exports increased by 10% in the first nine months of 2025, reaching $6.849 billion driven by sub-sectors like fertilizers, petrochemicals, and adhesives. The main export destinations were Turkey, Italy, and Brazil, with the EU being the largest regional buyer. The Chemicals and Fertilizers Export Council attributes the growth to strategic export initiatives and plans to expand further in 2026.
Egypt’s Chemicals and Fertilizers Export Council (CEC) reported a 10% growth in chemical sector exports for the first nine months of 2025, reaching $6.849 billion, compared to $6.208 billion in the same period in 2024. Key contributors included fertilizers (9% growth), plastics and polymers (3%), petrochemicals (33%), intermediate chemicals (13%), detergents (11%), glass products (14%), and rubber products (4%). Notably, adhesives and dry cells grew by 45% and 75% respectively. Turkey was the top market with $992.7 million in imports, followed by Italy ($937.5 million) and Brazil ($485.7 million), with the top 10 markets accounting for 62% of exports. Regionally, the EU absorbed 41%, Arab League countries 22%, non-Arab Asia 17%, non-Arab Africa 6%, and the US 2%. The CEC chairman emphasized the resilience and growth of Egypt’s chemical industries amid global challenges, highlighting the Council’s efforts to expand the exporter base and enhance technical and marketing support. The integrated export strategy aims for 10-15% annual export growth. Plans for 2026 include trade missions to African markets, participation in international exhibitions, and specialized training to boost the sector’s global presence. Promotional activities and technical consulting, especially for SMEs, played a significant role in 2025’s export growth, which aligns with Egypt’s Vision 2030 objectives to enhance economic development and global trade relations.
