Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Last Published: 8/9/2019
U.S. small and medium-sized companies should find a reputable and reliable Egyptian partner to represent them in the local market. The U.S. Commercial Service offers the Gold Key Matchmaking Service, Initial Market Check and International Company Profile programs to assist U.S. companies in identifying local agents/distributors for their products. When considering entering the market, it is advisable to take a long-term view of the Egyptian market rather than seeking immediate returns.

Every year, the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo sends several Egyptian buyer delegations to designated International Buyer Program trade shows in the United States.  Trade missions and regional trade shows provide opportunities to meet Egyptian buyers and potential partners for U.S. companies considering entering into the Egyptian market. Please see Export Egypt for upcoming events.

For background information on the political and economic environment of the country, please click on this link: U.S. Department of State Background Notes.
 

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.