Egypt’s economic ties with fellow African Union nations are growing stronger. New data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics shows a positive trend in regional cooperation.
- Trade exchange jumped by 11.8% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching $6.1 billion total.
- Egyptian exports grew to $4.5 billion, with Libya standing out as the top destination for goods like electrical machinery and plastics.
- Imports from African partners also surged, rising 45.5% to $1.6 billion, largely driven by copper and fuel imports from the DRC and Sudan.
- Investment flows remain active, with Egyptian businesses investing $756 million in AU countries during the last financial year.