Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries reached 36.7 billion dollars in the first half of 2026, up 25.5 per cent from 29.3 billion dollars during the same period in 2025.
This is according to data from Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS).
The figures highlight the growing role of BRICS countries in Egypt’s international economic relations, as reported by TV BRICS, a NAN partner.
Egypt’s exports to BRICS countries amounted to 6.6 billion dollars during the first half of 2026. The UAE was one of the largest destinations, receiving 1.7 billion dollars’ worth of Egyptian goods.
Exports to India reached 868 million US dollars, while China and Brazil accounted for 841 million dollars and 633 million dollars respectively.
Precious stones, jewellery and related products were Egypt’s leading export category to BRICS markets, valued at 1.2 billion dollars.
Vegetables and fruit followed at one billion dollars, while mineral fuels and oils amounted to 844 million dollars.
Fertiliser exports reached 552 million dollars, and electrical machinery and equipment totaled 400 million dollars.
Egypt’s imports from BRICS countries rose to 30.2 billion dollars in the first half of 2026, compared with 21.8 billion dollars a year earlier.
China was the largest source of imports at 10.4 billion dollars, followed by the UAE at 5.3 billion dollars and Russia at 3.8 billion dollars.
Mineral fuels and oils represented the largest import category at 5.2 billion dollars, followed by electrical machinery and equipment at 4.6 billion dollars.
Grain imports were valued at 2.1 billion dollars, while iron, steel and related products reached 1.8 billion dollars.
Economic cooperation also extended to investment. BRICS countries invested $6.2 billion in Egypt during the 2024/2025 financial year, while Egyptian investments across BRICS countries amounted to $2.2 billion.
Official figures also showed growth in financial flows.
Remittances from Egyptians working in BRICS countries reached 15.7 billion dollars in 2024/2025, compared with 9.8 billion dollars in the previous financial year, representing an increase of around 60 per cent.
The figures demonstrate the expanding scale of Egypt’s trade, investment and financial ties with fellow BRICS countries following its accession to the group.
Edited by Deborah Coker