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Trade exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt reached SAR 443.7 billion over the 10-year period from 2016 to 2025, highlighting deep bilateral economic and commercial integration. According to data highlighted by Argaam on the occasion of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Cairo, Saudi exports to Egypt totaled SAR 287.1 billion against SAR 156.7 billion in imports, generating a trade surplus of SAR 130.4 billion in favor of the Kingdom.
Bilateral trade flows experienced exceptional growth during this decade, expanding by 213% from SAR 21.72 billion in 2016 to SAR 67.93 billion in 2025. The peak period for cross-border commerce occurred in 2022, when trade turnover reached SAR 76.54 billion. This expansion covers a wide array of key economic sectors, including energy, non-oil goods, investments, and regional services.
These robust figures underscore the strategic economic partnership between two of the largest economies in the Middle East and North Africa region. For regional investors and markets, continued trade growth and cross-border strategic investment initiatives are expected to enhance liquidity, support non-oil private sector growth, and foster regional financial stability going forward.
