Trade
Egypt is an important African trading partner for Taiwan. According to World Bank statistics, Egypt was the largest economy in North Africa and became the second biggest on the continent in 2025. It ranked as Taiwan’s 60th largest trading partner globally and 46th biggest export market for the year.
Bilateral trade between Taiwan and Egypt amounted to US$378 million in 2025, increasing 18% compared to the previous year. Taiwan’s exports to Egypt totaled US$314 million, up 5% year on year, while our imports from there amounted to US$63 million, for a increase of 187%. While bilateral economic and trade exchanges between the two sides continue to increase, there is still huge potential for greater growth moving forward
Investment
The main pillars of Egypt's economy include the agricultural, petroleum natural gas, media, and tourism industries. Egypt is rich in natural resources, and its main exports include oil and mineral fuels, precious stones and metals, and plastics. The country’s major imports include oil and mineral fuels, machinery and parts, cereals, auto parts, plastic, steel, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs. The main development industries of Egypt include textiles, food processing, tourism, and chemicals. Egypt is also a member of the African Union, League of Arab States, and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. While Taiwanese companies currently have a relatively minor presence in Egypt, the country has strong potential to become an important investment destination for more Taiwanese businesses given its various advantages such as a sizable young workforce and linkages to the Middle East and the rest of Africa.