Focused Trade Mission to Egypt for Value-Added Wood Products 2025

*Buyers from Morocco will be joining this mission.

Expand Your Wood Products Sales to Egypt & Morocco

Products of U.S. origin continue to be well-received in the Egyptian market due to their association with high quality. Don’t miss this chance to connect with key buyers who have expressed interest in value-added wood products from the United States!

Focused Trade Missions can save valuable time and resources by maximizing contact with prospective distributors and sales representatives. There’s no better way to understand the local landscape, assess the competition, and learn about the potential promotion of your products.

Why Egypt?

Egypt has over 110 million people
120,000+ wood and furniture companies
60% of Egypt’s population is under the age of 30
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and third in Africa
Egypt is the geographic and logistics hub (Suez Canal): Egypt sits at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe. Egypt’s geographic location gives exporters proximity to key markets in the Middle East and Africa
Egypt’s wood sector industry’s key component is furniture production; over 90% of wood importation goes into furniture (including flooring)
The Egyptian furniture market is projected to have an annual growth rate of 4.59% from 2025-2029

Interested in learning more about the mission?

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Wood Products in Numbers

US exports of wood products to Morocco totaled $10.5 million in 2024.

US exports of wood products to Egypt totaled $15.8 million in 2024. Egypt relies on wood product imports to supplement domestic production, as the country does not have large-scale domestic timber resources.

Products of Interest

Egypt imports various types of wood products, primarily to meet the demands of its construction, furniture, and manufacturing industries. The most common types of wood products imported by Egypt include:

Sawn Timber
Plywood
Wooden Furniture (Oak, Walnut, Pine)
Medium Density Fiberboard
Wooden Veneer

Morocco imports various types of wood for construction, furniture manufacturing, and other industries. The main types of wood imported by Morocco include:

Softwood (Pine, Spruce, Fir) and Hardwood Oak, Beech, Walnut, Mahogany) Lumber
Plywood and Veneer (Poplar)
Finished or Semi-Finished Wood Furniture
Wooden Panels: Particleboard, Medium Density Fiberboard, Oriented Strand Board
Wood for Paper Production
Timber Logs: Raw Logs (Both Softwood/Hardwood)

Mission Itinerary

Saturday, 15th November: Arrival in Cairo, Egypt

Sunday, 16th November: Welcome, USDA/FAS and Market Briefing, and Meetings

Monday, 17th November: Travel to Damietta, Site Visits, and Meetings

Tuesday, 18th November: Travel to Alexandria, Site Visits, and Meetings

Wednesday, 19th November: Meetings with Morocco Buyers in Cairo

Thursday, 20th November: Meetings with Morocco Buyers and Site Visits

Friday, 21st November: Departure

Travel Information

Due to the nature of the global pandemic and its impact on international travel, please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
Identifying top leads