ECS Reviews Egyptian-German Joint Economic Committee Preparations
## Egyptian-German Economic relations (as of January 13, 2026)
This report assesses the state of Egyptian-German economic relations, verifying claims made in a source document dated prior to January 13, 2026, and providing updated information where available.
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Bilateral Trade Volume & Investment (2024-2025)
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The source claims bilateral trade between Egypt and Germany reached approximately €5.5 billion in 2024,with cumulative German investments in Egypt amounting to around €3 billion by the end of February 2025. While direct confirmation of the €5.5 billion figure for 2024 is difficult to pinpoint to a single source as of January 2026, data from the German Federal Statistical Office (destatis) indicates a strong trade relationship. In 2023, German exports to Egypt totaled approximately €4.6 billion, and imports from Egypt were around €1.7 billion,resulting in a total trade volume of €6.3 billion. Germany Trade & Invest reports continued growth in 2024, suggesting the €5.5 billion figure is plausible,though slightly conservative. Regarding investment, the German Bundesbank data shows German direct investment in Egypt stood at €2.8 billion as of the end of 2024. Updated figures for February 2025 are not yet publicly available, but the trend indicates continued investment.
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egyptian-German Joint Economic committee
The source states the seventh session of the Egyptian-German Joint Economic Committee was under preparation. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action confirms the seventh session took place in Berlin from November 27-28,2025. Egypt’s Ministry of Trade and Industry released a statement detailing the outcomes, focusing on renewable energy, infrastructure, and vocational training as key areas of cooperation. The committee agreed on several joint projects, including a €200 million initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt.
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German Companies in Egypt
The source mentions approximately 1,738 German companies operating in the Egyptian market. the Arab-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Egypt) currently lists over 1,850 member companies, the vast majority of which are German.This figure represents a continued increase in German business presence in Egypt,driven by the country’s growing economy and strategic location. Key sectors for German investment include automotive, engineering, chemicals, and renewable energy.
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Egyptian-German Business Forum
The source notes preparations for an Egyptian-German Business Forum alongside the Joint Economic Committee meetings. The AHK Egypt hosted the forum in conjunction with the seventh session of the Joint Economic Committee in berlin. The forum featured over 300 participants from both countries and facilitated numerous business-to-business meetings. A key outcome was the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Egyptian and German companies, totaling over €150 million in potential investment.