
Government financing and a diverse trade market
Between 2017 and 2027, the national debt is expected to follow a rising trend, however, national debt in relation to GDP is expected to decline, reaching 80.7 percent. Government revenue, as well as expenditure, are expected to reach almost three trillion and 3.8 trillion Egyptian pounds by 2027, respectively, gradually increasing yearly.In addition, Egyptian imports outweigh exports, leading to a negative balance of trade. Even though mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products were the fundamental category of imports and exports for the country, the cumulative imports and exports were mainly non-petroleum products. Electrical and electronic equipment, along with machinery, nuclear reactors, and boilers were the leading imports into the country in 2019, totaling around around 14 billion U.S. dollars. As for the exports, pearls, precious stones, metals and coins, and "plastics" were among the principal products being sold by the country.