Remarkable growth rate (+ 116%) for exports to the Emirates
Egypt
Friday 10 March 2017
FJ
The geographical proximity between the two countries facilitates the export of fresh Egyptian products.
Remarkable development of Egyptian exports to the United Arab Emirates which reached a record level of 2.4 billion USD in 2016, ie + 116% compared to 2015.
The Egyptian sales office in Dubai plans to continue boosting Egyptian exports to USD 2.7 billion (+ 12%). The sales office plays an essential role in helping Egyptian companies through its numerous actions: promotion campaigns, bilateral meetings, participation in trade fairs, market research.
The expansion of the population and the growth of tourism in the Emirates led to an increase in food imports (food and drink + 90% per year). For the UAE, Egypt is an important supplier that ranks 5th for vegetables and 6th for fruits.
source : menafn com