Egypt exports to UK grow by 30% in 2014

The UK’s exports to Egypt grew by approximately 15% in 2014, while Egyptian exports grew by over 30%, according to the Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce (EBCC)’s quarterly report.

The report outlines Egypt’s economic outlook and provides statistical information on trade between the two countries between January and September 2014.

In 2014, trade volume between the two countries is expected to surpass $2bn for the first time in history, according to the report.

Turmoil from the 25 January Revolution caused a serious drop in trade between Egypt and UK. The report, however, said that a rapid recovery and growth in the second half of 2014.