Cairo:Egypt experienced a significant increase in foreign trade in August 2026, with exports and imports both showing notable growth. Exports rose 18.7% year on year, reaching $4.7 billion compared to $4 billion in August 2025. Meanwhile, imports surged by 27.4%, totaling $11.1 billion, up from $8.7 billion the previous year.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the overall trade exchange between Egypt and the rest of the world increased by 24.7% to $15.8 billion in August 2026, compared to $12.6 billion in the same month last year. This marks a $3.2 billion increase.

In the first eight months of 2026, Egypt's exports rose by 8.3%, amounting to $36.6 billion, up from $33.8 billion in the same period of 2025. Imports saw a more substantial rise of 27.5%, reaching $84.7 billion compared to $66.5 billion a year earlier.

Overall, the total trade exchange between Egypt and the rest of the world reached $121.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, a 21% increase from $100.3 billion during the same period last year, according to CAPMAS.