Egypt chemical and fertilizer exports pass US$9.4B in 2025 as demand holds firm

EGYPT – Egypt’s chemical products and fertilizers sector closed 2025 with exports worth more than US$9.4 billion, marking solid growth driven by steady demand across key markets.

According to data from the Export Council for Chemical Industries and Fertilizers, total exports reached about US$9.43 billion between January and December 2025, up from US$8.78 billion in 2024. The rise of nearly US$650 million represents a 7.4 percent year on year increase.

Fertilizers lead sector growth

The council said fertilizers, basic chemicals, and intermediate chemical products led the gains during the year. Strong overseas demand helped the sector raise its share of Egypt’s non oil exports and maintain momentum despite tighter global trade rules.

The council also pointed to wider market reach as a key factor behind the results. Egyptian exporters expanded sales across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America while keeping prices and quality competitive.

Italy ranked as the top buyer in 2025, with imports valued at around US$1.284 billion. Turkey followed with US$1.103 billion, while Brazil imported chemical and fertilizer products worth about US$652 million.

Other major markets included Saudi Arabia at US$580.9 million, France at US$479.5 million, Spain at US$471.7 million, Libya at US$298 million, Belgium at US$265.4 million, Morocco at US$251.6 million, and Lebanon at US$228.9 million.

Exports to the top ten destinations reached roughly US$5.62 billion, accounting for close to 60 percent of the sector’s total export value.

Industry leaders comment on outlook

Commenting on the performance, Eng. Khaled Abou El Makarem, Chairman of the Export Council, said the results reflected steady work with exporters and partners. “The 2025 results show the ongoing efforts with member companies and stakeholders to raise exports. The sector remains a core part of Egypt’s industrial and export base,” he said.

Abou El Makarem added that the council continues to support companies as they meet technical and environmental rules, especially as markets tighten standards linked to green practices.

Mohamed Magued, Executive Director of the council, linked the growth to hands on export support. “Export growth in 2025 came from clear measures such as trade missions, hosting foreign buyers, and direct B2B meetings, alongside close work with government bodies,” he said.

Global market context

Looking ahead, the council plans to expand exports further in 2026, with more focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America, while bringing more small and medium firms into export activity and raising the share of value added products.

Recent global market reports place the chemical fertilizers sector at about US$216.5 billion in 2025, with forecasts pointing to growth to nearly US$299.7 billion by 2030.

The wider fertilizers market, including synthetic and organic products, is expected to reach US$185.1 billion in 2026 and rise steadily to about US$257.7 billion by 2035, underlining the long term demand outlook for Egyptian exporters.

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