Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to India surged 325% year on year to $627m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $147m in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council.
The increase amounted to approximately $480m, making India the third-largest destination for Egyptian chemical and fertiliser exports, after Türkiye and Italy, Khaled Abu El-Makarem, Chairperson of the council and the Egyptian-Indian Business Council, said.
The performance came as Egypt’s total chemical and fertiliser exports rose 30% year on year to $8.255bn between January and August 2026.
Abu El-Makarem said the growth reflected India’s increasing importance as a destination for Egyptian products and presented opportunities to expand trade, industrial cooperation, and investment between the two countries.
He added that India’s extensive industrial base and demand for fertilisers, raw materials, and industrial inputs could create further opportunities for Egyptian companies to expand their market presence.
The council is working with the Egyptian-Indian Business Council to strengthen ties between the two countries’ business communities, promote the capabilities of Egyptian manufacturers, and identify opportunities for commercial, industrial, and investment partnerships.
Abu El-Makarem said the next phase would focus on translating trade growth into long-term partnerships based on industrial integration, technology exchange, and higher value-added exports.
Fertilisers and pesticides dominate exports
Fertilisers and pesticides accounted for the largest share of Egypt’s chemical and fertiliser exports to India, reaching approximately $552m during the January-August period, equivalent to around 88% of the total, according to the council.
Inorganic chemicals generated approximately $30m in exports, while petrochemical products reached $24m and miscellaneous chemicals totalled $15m.
The four product categories collectively accounted for around $621m of exports to India, highlighting the concentration of trade in a limited number of product groups.
Abu El-Makarem explained that diversifying the export basket and increasing the contribution of higher value-added products would be important to sustaining growth in the Indian market.
He added that the council was working to provide exporters with market intelligence, information on export opportunities and target-market requirements, while supporting promotional activities and business-to-business meetings.
Egypt and India prepare new economic event
Abu El-Makarem also disclosed that preparations were under way to organise an economic event with Indian counterparts in the coming period. Further details will be announced at a later date.
The event is intended to strengthen commercial ties, facilitate direct engagement between Egyptian and Indian companies, and identify opportunities for trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.
He said bilateral meetings and economic events could help businesses identify market demand and turn commercial interest into actual contracts and investment projects.
According to the council, India accounted for approximately 7.6% of Egypt’s chemical and fertiliser exports during the first eight months of 2026.
Exports to the sector’s 10 largest destination markets totalled $4.619bn over the same period, representing around 56% of the sector’s overall exports.