Key status reflects countries on the move

Egypt

As a country involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, Egypt has collaborated with China to establish the China-Egypt Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone.

According to statistics from the General Administration of Customs, import and export volume between Egypt and China reached more than $10.83 billion in 2017. Egypt's exports to China amounted to $1.34 billion and the country's imports from China totaled more than $9.49 billion.

China has become Egypt's largest source of imports, and China jumped to the ninth place on the rankings of Egypt's export destinations, compared to the 14th in the previous year.

About 40 companies from Egypt participate in the CIIE. Their exhibits cover a wide range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, crafts, clothing, textiles, among others.

Egyptian fruit, including oranges and grapes, are also exhibited.