Egypt’s exports of chemical products and fertilizers recorded strong growth in 2025, surpassing $9.4bn, according to official data released by the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers.
The council reported that total exports of the sector reached approximately $9.43bn from January to December 2025, compared to $8.78bn in 2024, marking an increase of about $650 million and a 7.4% year-on-year growth rate.
This positive performance reflects sustained external demand for Egyptian chemical and fertilizer products, alongside improved performance across several key product groups, particularly fertilizers, basic chemicals, and intermediate chemical products. The growth further strengthens the sector’s contribution to Egypt’s non-oil exports.
The council noted that export growth was supported by the diversification of international markets and the ability of Egyptian companies to maintain competitiveness despite global economic challenges and increasingly stringent quality, environmental, and technical requirements.
Italy topped the list of importing countries in 2025, with exports valued at around $1.284 billion, followed by Turkey at $1.103bn, and Brazil at approximately $652m. Other major destinations included Saudi Arabia ($580.9m), France ($479.5m), Spain ($471.7m), Libya ($298m), Belgium ($265.4m), Morocco ($251.6m), and Lebanon ($228.9m).
Exports to the top ten importing countries totaled about $5.62bn, accounting for nearly 60% of the sector’s total exports, highlighting the strategic importance of these markets.
Commenting on the results, Eng. Khaled Abou El Makarem, Chairman of the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, said that the 2025 performance reflects the continuous efforts made in cooperation with member companies and relevant stakeholders to boost exports. He emphasized that the sector is a key pillar of Egypt’s industrial, export, and investment landscape.
Abou El Makarem added that the council places strong emphasis on supporting exporters in meeting international technical and environmental standards, particularly in light of the global shift toward green transformation, to enhance access to European, African, and other promising markets.
For his part, Mohamed Magued, Executive Director of the council, said that export growth in 2025 was driven by a package of practical measures, including organizing trade missions abroad, hosting foreign buyer delegations, and facilitating direct B2B meetings, in addition to ongoing coordination with government entities and development partners.
Looking ahead, the council announced an ambitious export growth plan for 2026, focusing on opening new markets—especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America—integrating more small and medium-sized enterprises into the export system, supporting sustainability and green transition, increasing value-added products, and intensifying trade missions and buyer engagements.
The council reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of the chemical and fertilizers sector and increasing its contribution to Egypt’s export revenues, in line with the state’s goals for sustainable economic growth and stronger industrial exports.
