NEW: World Trade TARIFFS Simulator!
NEW: 2023 Data and Complexity Rankings
Sign In
Pricing

2023
Flag → Flag
Exports $212MRnk 41 / 211
2023
Flag → Flag
Top Product $46.6MUncoated Paper
2023
Flag → Flag
Exports $155MRnk 54 / 185
2023
Flag → Flag
Top Product $32.5MHot-Rolled Iron
2023
Flag
Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 0.57Rnk 42 / 132
2023
Flag
Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI -0.11Rnk 66 / 132
2023
Flag  
GDP$289BCURRENT US$
Rnk 48 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP GROWTH27.5%CURRENT US$
Rnk 119 / 195
2023
Flag
 GDP$396BCURRENT US$
Rnk 38 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP GROWTH37.3%CURRENT US$
Rnk 99 / 195
2023
Flag
GDP PC $27,331CURRENT US$
Rnk 50 / 195
2013-2023
Flag
GDP PC GROWTH26.1%CURRENT US$
Rnk 84 / 195
2023
Flag
GDP PC$3,457CURRENT US$
Rnk 139 / 196
2013-2023
Flag
GDP PC GROWTH14.3%CURRENT US$
Rnk 121 / 195

About

Portugal-Egypt Trade: In 2023, Portugal exported $212M to Egypt. The main products that Portugal exported to Egypt were Uncoated Paper ($46.6M), Semi chemical Woodpulp ($30M), and Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($26.8M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Portugal to Egypt have increased at an annualized rate of 1.11%, from $200M in 2018 to $212M in 2023.

In 2020, Portugal exported services to Egypt worth $1.14M, with Travel ($1.14M) being the largest in terms of value.

Egypt-Portugal Trade: In 2023, Egypt exported $155M to Portugal. The main products that Egypt exported to Portugal were Hot-Rolled Iron ($32.5M), Ammonia ($18.9M), and Ethylene Polymers ($11.2M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Egypt to Portugal have increased at an annualized rate of 1.64%,  from $141M in 2018 to $155M in 2023.

In 2023, Egypt did not export any services to Portugal.

Comparison: In 2023,  Portugal ranked 42 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 0.57), and 46 in total exports ($83B). That same year, Egypt ranked 66 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.11), and 58 in total exports ($51.1B).

Latest Trends

November, 2024

About

Overview In November 2024, Portugal exported €19.9M and imported €7.76M from Egypt, resulting in a positive trade balance of €12.2M. Between November 2023 and November 2024 the exports of Portugal have increased by €8.01M (67.3%) from €11.9M to €19.9M, while imports increased by €1.23M (18.8%) from €6.54M to €7.76M.

Trade In November 2024, the top exports of Portugal to Egypt were Paper articles (€2.85M), Wood pulp & paper scrap (€2.06M), Salt, sulphur, cement, lime, stone, &... (€662k), Plastics & articles thereof (€592k), and Electrical machinery and electronics (€474k). In November 2024 the top imports of Portugal from Egypt were Inorganic chemicals (€14.2M), Plastics & articles thereof (€1.9M), Sugars & confectioneries (€1.68M), Cotton (€659k), and Glass & glassware (€609k).

Growth In November 2024, the increase in Portugal's year-by-year exports to Egypt was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Chemical products n.e.s. (€265k or 317%), Iron/Steel Articles (€89.8k or 174%), and Rubber & articles thereof (€63.2k or 433%). In November 2024, the increase in Portugal's year-by-year imports  from Egypt was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Inorganic chemicals (€10.6M or 289%), Glass & glassware (€228k or 59.6%), and Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or... (€195k or 81.2%).

Latest Trade

Time Scale
Flow
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€8.01M(67.3%)
IMPORT GROWTH (November 2023 - November 2024)€1.23M(18.8%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for Portugal. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of Portugal over time.

To check Egypt and Portugal trade dynamics, check the bilateral page.

For full datasets download visit Bulk Download page.

Explore Egypt and Portugal Data

Go to Bulk Download

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Depth
Value

In 2023, Portugal exported $212M to Egypt. The main products exported from Portugal to Egypt were Uncoated Paper ($46.6M), Semi chemical Woodpulp ($30M), and Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp ($26.8M). During the last 5 years the exports of Portugal to Egypt have increased at an annualized rate of 1.11%, from $200M in 2018 to $212M in 2023.

In 2018, Egypt exported $155M to Portugal. The main products exported from Egypt to Portugal were Hot-Rolled Iron ($32.5M), Ammonia ($18.9M), and Ethylene Polymers ($11.2M). During the last 5 years the exports of Egypt to Portugal have increased at an annualized rate of 1.64%, from $141M in 2023 to $155M in 2018.

Exports from Portugal (Flag) to Egypt (Flag) (2023)

Exports from Egypt (Flag) to Portugal (Flag) (2023)

Market Competitiveness

Color
Portugal
Top DestinationSpain$17.7B
Egypt
Top DestinationSaudi Arabia$5.31B

This map shows whether countries import more from Portugal or Egypt. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Portugal and Egypt or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Portugal than Egypt included Spain ($17.7B), France ($9.19B), and Germany ($8.12B).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Egypt than Portugal included Saudi Arabia ($5.31B), Turkey ($4.63B), and United Arab Emirates ($2.43B).

Difference in imports from Egypt (Flag) and Portugal (Flag) (2023)

Comparative Advantage Portugal - Egypt

Flow
Scale

This chart compares trade between Portugal and Egypt by product, considering products traded by both, Portugal and Egypt.

During 2023, Portugal had a large net trade with Egypt in the exports of Paper Goods ($113M), Mineral Products ($27.4M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($21.6M).

During 2018, Egypt had a large net trade with Portugal in the exports of Metals ($45M), Chemical Products ($34.8M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($26.8M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

Depth
View
Sort By
Top Product Potential Portugal Egypt+$8.56MPackaged Medicaments
Top Product Potential Egypt Portugal+$6.13MPolyacetals

We estimate the export potential of an economy for each product and destination using an extension of the bilateral relatedness model of Jun et al. (2019).This extended gravity model considers similarities among products and geographies and explains more than 50% of the variance in future trade flows.

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Subscribe today to OEC pro and access the latest data

Sign Up

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Portugal and Egypt. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Portugal indicates it has a comparative advantage over Egypt. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Egypt indicates it has a comparative advantage over Portugal.

Product Space of Portugal (Flag) and Egypt (Flag) (2023)

Keep Exploring

Have questions, comments, or concerns?
Send us an e-mail: support@oec.world
Follow @OECtoday on
Created, Designed, and Developed by:
In collaboration with
About the OECPrivacy PolicyTerms