Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Egypt Aims to Double Trade with India
Egypt wants to increase its trade with India from $5 billion to $12 billion.
The Egyptian Ambassador to India, Kamel Zayed Galal, said both countries have many opportunities to grow together, especially in areas like energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.
India has already invested $3.7 billion in Egypt and is expected to invest much more in the future.
Egypt has many advantages, like good solar and wind energy, important shipping routes, and free trade agreements.
The Suez Canal, which handles 12% of global trade, is a big part of this.
Both countries have a strong partnership and want to work together to make their economies stronger.
Egypt aims to double its trade with India to $12 billion from the current $5 billion.
Key sectors for growth include energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and connectivity.
Indian investments in Egypt are currently $3.7 billion and are expected to reach $10 billion.
Egypt's strategic advantages include solar and wind resources, global shipping routes, and free trade agreements.
The Suez Canal, handling 12% of global trade, is a key global trade gateway.
- Who
- Egypt and India
- What
- Egypt aims to double its trade with India
- When
- In the coming years
- Where
- Egypt and India
- Why
- To maximize the potential of their partnership and enhance economic cooperation
- Current Trade Volume
- $5 billion
- Target Trade Volume
- $12 billion
- Current Indian Investments in Egypt
- $3.7 billion
- Expected Future Indian Investments
- $10 billion
- Key Sectors for Growth
- Energy, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Connectivity
- Egypt's Strategic Advantages
- Solar and Wind Resources, Global Shipping Routes, Industrial Zones, Free Trade Agreements
- Global Trade Handled by Suez Canal
- 12%
- Diplomatic Relationship
- Strategic Partnership (since 2023)