Egypt-UK trade reaches £2.8bn in 2025

Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said Egypt and the United Kingdom are working closely to strengthen their strategic partnership and drive investment in the green economy, reflecting deep-rooted historical and economic ties.

Trade between the two countries reached approximately £2.8bn in 2025, including £1.5bn in Egyptian exports and £1.3bn in UK exports. Farid added that the United Kingdom is the second-largest foreign investor in the Egyptian market.

The minister made the remarks during his opening speech at the Climate Finance Accelerator conference, implemented through cooperation between the British Embassy in Cairo and Flat6Labs.

The event was attended by Rachel Kyte, Catherine Carr, as well as investment experts, international partners, and founders of start-ups operating in climate-aligned sectors.

In his address, Farid stressed that climate finance is no longer merely an environmental commitment, but has become a highly competitive economic issue amid rapid global shifts towards a green economy. He noted that this aligns with Egypt’s vision to enhance the competitiveness of its business environment, making it more attractive to climate-related investment and financing.

He added that these efforts are also aimed at preparing Egyptian exports to access a wider range of global markets, particularly in light of emerging carbon border adjustment mechanisms.