Subject:
Egypt Export Guide
Reading Time:
10 Min
Date:
Dec 8, 2025
Exporting to Egypt
Egypt is a developing country located at the intersection of the African and Asian continents, with a large population of 102 million and a growing commercial structure. Being the third largest economy in Africa, Egypt generally chooses Asian and African countries for import-export transactions. The country, whose largest exporter is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also significantly imports products from Turkey. Despite its large population, the number of online users is lower compared to European and Asian countries. In these times of increasing online use, companies have started to choose the Egyptian market for export. Let’s take a closer look at exporting to Egypt, which has some strict trade rules.
How to Export to Egypt?
Approximately 50% (52 million) of Egypt's population of 102 million are active online shopping users. According to the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index, Egypt ranks 114th. With more than 100,000 Turks living in Egypt, the presence of Turks and Turkish brands is not foreign to the country’s market and economy. There are many Turkish companies exporting to Egypt, as well as numerous Turkish businesspeople continuing to operate physically in Egypt. The e-commerce and e-export system, which helps these companies find a place in the market, is one of the crucial points that new exporters must pay attention to.
It is important to know the most commonly used online shopping sites in Egypt. The sites in order of usage rates are Amazon Egypt and Jumia Egypt. Especially on Amazon Egypt, which is widely used by consumers, it is known that almost everything legal is sold. Due to this wide range of products, it is one of the advantageous sites that can be chosen for export.
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What Companies Export to Egypt?
Egypt, populated around the Nile River, is one of the world's important agricultural product providers. Apart from this, the country is rich in natural resources; it has oil, natural gas, and mineral resources. Since these resources are not sufficient for the country’s population, Egypt remains dependent on foreign countries for resource usage. Various products from many sectors enter Egypt, which is not limited by underground resources, from Turkey.
When the exporting firms from our country are classified by sectors, the most sent products are mineral fuels and oils, iron-steel, machinery-mechanical parts, and automotive. Firms aiming to export should benefit from these sectors in the most profitable way by conducting accurate product and target market analysis. In our country, where the export of machinery parts has developed, it is observed that companies exporting in this direction have risen in the Egyptian market.
Necessary Procedures for Exporting to Egypt
According to the decisions made on March 31, 2022, a new application has come into effect for companies exporting to Egypt as per Decision No. 195 prepared by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. According to this decision, it has been stated that firms exporting with specific products cannot export without registering with the Egyptian Export and Import Control Authority (GOEIC) system. With the addition of new articles to the decision that has been in effect since March 2016, the changes in the application are as follows:
- If there is missing or unhealthy information in the documents reported to GOEIC, the registration will be deemed invalid,
- It is mandatory to renew valid documents within 30 days before their expiration,
- The GOEIC president can cancel the registration with a valid reason,
- An objection can be submitted within 60 days following the notification date of the registration cancellation,
- The verification of document information will be certified with the approval of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
What Documents Are Required for Exporting to Egypt?
• You need to have a company registered with the Egyptian Export and Import Control Authority (GOEIC) system. You must prove your company to the authorities in Turkey and Egypt and state that you meet the necessary qualifications for export as a business.
• Textile companies must comply with mandatory quality and safety standards in textile and leather products when exporting to Egypt. These products must undergo physical inspection by an authorized third-party inspection company and be analyzed in ISO 17025 accredited laboratories before shipment.
• You must have a customs control document called the Electronic Commerce Customs Declaration (ETGB). You can obtain this document by submitting the ETGB declaration to your preferred logistics company. This declaration facilitates the quick handling of customs procedures in shipping and transportation channels. There is no need to print this document, which is prepared electronically.
• Every country has a circulation document system for their export and import transactions. To send products to Egypt, the circulation documents called EUR.1 or EUR-MED must be prepared.
• You must prepare a certificate of origin if requested. This document proves that the exported product is of the origin country in which it is organized and approved.
• You must prepare a commercial invoice. A commercial invoice documents the sale of goods in customs procedures, currency transfers, and commitments.
• You should arrange international shipping and transportation documents in accordance with the requested information and communicate the details of your product to the authorized shipping company.
• You should identify and refrain from shipping products that are prohibited for sale in Egypt.
• Despite being listed among the products restricted from export by GOEIC, you must prepare the necessary certificates for products that are checked before passing through the customs authorities in Egypt. There are restrictions on exporting products such as food and chemicals, especially in agriculture, artwork, and batteries.
What Are the Export Taxes for Egypt?
In Egypt, customs duties are applied at rates ranging from 5% to 60% on products. This rate can rise up to 135% on certain agricultural products and has a free taxation tariff. For manufacturers benefiting from investment laws in Egypt, customs duties on machinery and equipment are capped at 2%. The standard VAT rate in Egypt is 14%. VAT exemption is applied on exports. According to this application, there must be an annual turnover of 500,000 Egyptian pounds for VAT registration on exports. Registration must be completed within 30 days after reaching this amount.
What Products Are Exported to Egypt?
Among the countries trying to keep up with technology, Egypt accepts various products from many sectors. Having developed significant trade relations with Turkey, one of its primary exporting countries, Egypt has established close ties with our companies in recent years. The pandemic significantly limited the development of trade relations in 2020. After this decline, the sectors and products that were on the rise in 2021 opened up opportunities for companies wishing to export products. The products exported by Turkey to Egypt are as follows:
• Chemical Substances and Products = 663.067 (Change +45% compared to the previous year)
• Automotive Industry = 613.809 (+22%)
• Steel = 495.921 (+7%)
• Textiles and Raw Materials = 402.774 (+62%)
• Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals = 269.210 (+25%)
• Electrical and Electronics = 268.399 (+50%)
• Jewelry = 227.475 (+191%)
• Machinery and Equipment = 184.548 (+34%)
• Ready-to-wear and Confection = 159.934 (+21%)
• Furniture, Paper, and Forest Products = 153.033 (+30%)
• Air Conditioning Industry = 140.386 (+23%)
• Cereals, Pulses, Oil Seeds and Products = 109.129 (+53%)
• Carpet = 89.528 (+13%)
• Aquatic Products and Animal Products = 69.968 (+338%)
• Mining Products = 66.641 (+102%)
• Hazelnuts and Products = 41.891 (+14%)
• Cement Glass Ceramics and Earth Products = 35.003 (+24%)
• Dried Fruits and Products = 22.054 (+42%)
• Leather and Leather Products = 11.396 (+33%)
• Tobacco = 6.126 (+5%)
• Fruit and Vegetable Products = 2.597 (+77%)
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables = 2.548 (+215%)
• Other Industrial Products = 1.761 (-6%)
• Olives and Olive Oil = 585 (+62%)
• Defense and Aerospace Industry = 465 (-24%)
• Ships, Yachts, and Services = 349 (-48)
(Data sourced from 2021 TİM statistics, values are based on x1000 USD.)
What Is the Trade Volume Between Turkey and Egypt?
In recent years, diplomatic changes within the two countries have also reflected on trade relations. The politics in Egypt and Turkey have significantly changed the economies of the countries. Since 2012, the trade volume has grown significantly, breaking records by reaching a trade volume of 5 billion dollars for the first time in the year 2012. In the following years, thanks to the improvements and developments in exports, this figure has been aimed to increase. Today, Turkey, which is Egypt's fourth-largest trading partner, has trade relations worth around 5 billion dollars annually.
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