Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
Top Indian exports to Egypt
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo meat | 0.69 |
| Petroleum products | 0.48 |
| Organic chemicals | 0.32 |
| Machinery | 0.3 |
| Cotton yarn | 0.27 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.15 |
| Vehicles | 0.15 |
| Iron & steel | 0.14 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Egypt
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Mineral fuels/LNG | 0.63 |
| Rock phosphate/minerals | 0.29 |
| Fertilisers | 0.14 |
| Cotton | 0.09 |
| Fruit | 0.05 |
| Iron & steel | 0.03 |
Regulators and import rules in Egypt
Key bodies: Egyptian Customs Authority — NAFEZA single window with mandatory Advance Cargo Information (ACI) filing before shipment; GOEIC (General Organization for Export & Import Control — importer registry, factory/brand registration under Decree 43/2016 for listed consumer goods, inspection); EOS (standards); NFSA (food safety); EDA (drugs/cosmetics); CAPQ (plant quarantine); GOVS (veterinary); Central Bank FX/LC rules.
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Advance cargo information | Egyptian Customs / NAFEZA | ACID number obtained by importer; foreign exporter registers on CargoX and uploads docs with ACID |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Egypt
Main ports and entry points: Alexandria & El Dekheila; Port Said East (SCCT) & West; Damietta; Ain Sokhna (Red Sea, SCZone); Safaga. Air: CAI
Indian community
5,690 (NRI 5,407 + PIO 283) [S6]
Products we supply to Egypt
Products we import from Egypt
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Egypt?
US$3.41 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by buffalo meat, petroleum products, organic chemicals.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Egypt?
No FTA with India (Egypt is in COMESA/AfCFTA/Agadir, not with India). MFN tariffs [S7 — not mentioned]
How long is shipping from India to Egypt?
Typically 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Egypt?
Egyptian Customs Authority — NAFEZA single window with mandatory Advance Cargo Information (ACI) filing before shipment; GOEIC (General Organization for Export & Import Control — importer registry, factory/brand registration under Decree 43/2016 for listed consumer goods, inspection); EOS (standards); NFSA (food safety); EDA (drugs/cosmetics).
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