Abou El Makarem said Egyptian non-oil exports to India recorded strong growth of 28% in 2025, reaching $706m, up from $552m in 2024. He highlighted India’s strong global trade position, with total foreign trade reaching $1.1tr and industrial exports amounting to $850bn. He also proposed organising a specialised Egyptian trade mission to India in March 2026, scheduled for March 27–28, focusing on plastics products and machinery following the end of Ramadan. He cited India’s experience with Brazil, where increased trade missions helped boost bilateral trade to more than $16bn despite geographical distance, affirming India’s full support for the Egyptian trade mission, including logistical assistance, travel facilitation, and accommodation support to ensure tangible outcomes. Praveen said India’s plastics exports currently range between $26bn and $27bn, with a target of reaching $40bn by the end of the decade.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 09, 2026 17:06 UTC