Key Market Indicators
Egypt's container traffic volume is projected to reach nearly 9 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) by 2028, up from approximately 7.8 million TEUs in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. Since 2005, Egyptian container traffic has seen a year-on-year increase of 5.6%, reflecting the country's expanding demand for shipping capacity. In 2023, Egypt ranked 24th globally in container traffic volume. In comparison, Mexico, which also recorded around 7.8 million TEUs in 2023, edged out Egypt in the rankings. Meanwhile, Slovenia, the United States, and Singapore secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.