Egypt
General Overview
| Population: | 81,713,520 (July 2008est.) |
| GDP (purchasing power parity): | US $452.5 billion (2008 est.) |
| GDP per capita (PPP): | US $5,500 (2008 est.) |
| GDP (real growth rate): | 7% (2008 est.) |
| Industries: | textiles, food processing, tourism, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hydrocarbons, construction, cement, metals, light manufactures |
| Imports: | US $56.43 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.) |
| Import commodities: | machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, chemicals, wood products, fuels |
| Exports: | US $33.36 billion f.o.b. (2008 est.) |
| Export commodities: | crude oil and petroleum products, cotton, textiles, metal products, chemicals |
| Alberta's export to Egypt: | CDN $43.98 million (2007) |
| Alberta's main exports to Egypt: | oil and gas equipment and industrial machinery and equipment, wheat |
| Canada's main exports to Egypt: | newsprint, coal, lentils, iron, paper products and wood pulp |
For detailed information about Egypt, the following websites provide economic, political and historical information:
- CIA World Factbook
- Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Export Statistics
For detailed statistical information on Alberta and Canadian exports to Egypt, consult the following statistical publications and databases:
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Alberta's International Trade Review
An analysis of Alberta's international exports of goods and services. Published by Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry. -
Trade Data Online
Customized reports on Canada's trade with over 200 countries.
Alberta-Egypt Relations
Alberta companies are currently involved in CIDA-funded joint ventures in waste recycling, in sales of drilling equipment and services, and in the production of chemicals.
Sector Opportunities
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery
There are opportunities for Canadian petroleum companies, in areas such as exploration in deep formations, recovery of heavy oil fields, enhanced oil recovery, sale of drilling services or equipment, horizontal drilling, new techniques in well injection, instrumentation, well logging, corrosion technology, geomatics and seismic technologies.
Alberta firms can also find equipment sale opportunities in: centrifugal pumps, power generators, pressure vessels, control instrumentation/wireless, gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, line pipes, compressors and air compressors, and instrumentation.
For additional information on business opportunities and resources for market intelligence, visit:
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Export Source - Market and Business Opportunities
Online tool for new and experienced exporters. -
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Gateway to market information.
Exporting Your Products - Services for Exporters
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Export Alert!
A resource for exporters to learn about changes in foreign export regulations. -
Exporter Needs Continuum
Lists services that can benefit your company and who offers them. -
Export Resources
Resources for both new and experienced exporters. -
International Trade Canada
Sector reports as well as a list of staff contacts that can assist exporters.
Other Resources
- Canadian Embassy in Egypt
- Central Bank of Egypt
- Economic and Social Indicators Bulletin
- Egypt Online
- Egypt State Information Service-Investment
- Egyptian Trade Point
- Egyptian Trading Directory
- Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry
- World Bank Projects
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Contacts
For customized export facilitation, contact our sector officers for Egypt:
- Greg Jardine, Executive Director, South Asia / Oceania / Middle East and North Africa
- Norm Morrison, Trade Director, Energy Industries and Services
Date Updated: Oct 22, 2009
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