Exports as a capacity to import in Egypt
Egypt: Exports as a capacity to import was 1.48 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.48 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 15.2%
World rank
59th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.55 trillion constant LCU
in 2023
All-time low
70.82 billion constant LCU
in 1962
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports as a capacity to import in Egypt, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 1.48 trillion constant LCU for exports as a capacity to import in 2025.
That represents a change of up 15.2% on the previous year and up 109.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Egypt peaked at 1.55 trillion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 70.82 billion constant LCU, in 1962.
That places Egypt 59th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Egypt, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84.49 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 81.44 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1962 | 70.82 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1963 | 82.78 billion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1964 | 89.66 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 93.98 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 93.46 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 100.80 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 72.29 billion constant LCU | -28.3% |
| 1969 | 90.32 billion constant LCU | +24.9% |
| 1970 | 100.73 billion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 1971 | 95.69 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1972 | 95.06 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 105.49 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 98.01 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 92.93 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 96.72 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 127.83 billion constant LCU | +32.2% |
| 1978 | 108.95 billion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 129.12 billion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 1980 | 161.20 billion constant LCU | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 195.96 billion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1982 | 166.22 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 1983 | 170.55 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 194.22 billion constant LCU | +13.9% |
| 1985 | 198.57 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 177.89 billion constant LCU | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 145.80 billion constant LCU | -18.0% |
| 1988 | 133.37 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 1989 | 151.28 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 178.13 billion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 1991 | 223.88 billion constant LCU | +25.7% |
| 1992 | 252.57 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 265.76 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 252.04 billion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 266.07 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 254.18 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 255.76 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 216.80 billion constant LCU | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 250.35 billion constant LCU | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 286.25 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 312.02 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 330.66 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 370.54 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 463.65 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 2005 | 559.96 billion constant LCU | +20.8% |
| 2006 | 695.21 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 2007 | 819.78 billion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 1.02 trillion constant LCU | +24.4% |
| 2009 | 773.11 billion constant LCU | -24.2% |
| 2010 | 761.13 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 856.04 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 767.78 billion constant LCU | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 834.48 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 720.09 billion constant LCU | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 704.32 billion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 588.22 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 931.39 billion constant LCU | +58.3% |
| 2018 | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | +28.0% |
| 2019 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 872.70 billion constant LCU | -24.1% |
| 2021 | 756.17 billion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 2022 | 1.18 trillion constant LCU | +56.5% |
| 2023 | 1.55 trillion constant LCU | +31.4% |
| 2024 | 1.28 trillion constant LCU | -17.6% |
| 2025 | 1.48 trillion constant LCU | +15.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.00 billion constant LCU | 70.82 billion constant LCU | 100.80 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 105.05 billion constant LCU | 92.93 billion constant LCU | 129.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 169.51 billion constant LCU | 133.37 billion constant LCU | 198.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 241.55 billion constant LCU | 178.13 billion constant LCU | 266.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 563.06 billion constant LCU | 286.25 billion constant LCU | 1.02 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 850.57 billion constant LCU | 588.22 billion constant LCU | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.19 trillion constant LCU | 756.17 billion constant LCU | 1.55 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 56 Iceland 1.57 trillion constant LCU compare
- 57 Poland 1.50 trillion constant LCU compare
- 58 Germany 1.48 trillion constant LCU compare
- 60 South Africa 1.41 trillion constant LCU compare
- 61 Saudi Arabia 1.36 trillion constant LCU compare
- 62 Dominican Republic 1.31 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Egypt
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth -5.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9592 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 2,960 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 31.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 47.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 146,975 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 1.32 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Egypt?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Egypt was 1.48 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.55 trillion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.82 billion constant LCU in 1962.
- How does Egypt rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Egypt ranks 59th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.