Egypt has seen a significant drop in its imports of durable consumer goods during the first four months of 2025, according to new figures released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS).
Data from the agency shows total imports for this category stood at $1.292 billion between January and April, marking a decline of around $109.59 million compared to the $1.402 billion recorded during the same period last year.
Among the hardest-hit categories was the automobile sector.
CAPMAS reported that imports of cars reached approximately $868 million and 41,000 units in the first four months of this year, down sharply from about $969 million and 145,000 units in the same period of 2024. This represents a year-on-year drop of nearly $101 million and more than 100,000 vehicles.
Refrigerator imports also experienced a sharp decline.
Purchases fell to roughly $43.465 million between January and April 2025, compared with about $69.114 million during the same period last year — a decrease of roughly $25.649 million.
Despite the broader downturn in durable goods imports, car purchases posted a notable rebound in April. Imports of automobiles reached $210.641 million during the month, compared with $199.989 million in April 2024, reflecting a year-on-year rise of around $10.652 million.
The CAPMAS data highlights shifting consumer demand patterns and the effects of economic adjustments on Egypt’s foreign trade. While the year-to-date figures reflect a decline across several consumer sectors, the spike in vehicle imports in April suggests renewed demand in one of Egypt’s largest durable goods markets.
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