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Russia Trade Contract with Egypt

Import and export of goods and services with Egypt — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 5 minutes. CISG since 1988, Russian industrial zone in the Suez SEZ, settlements in USD

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Which contract fits working with Egypt

Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Egyptian partner

Import of goods from Egypt

A Russian company imports food products, textiles, chemicals, and goods from Egyptian manufacturers.

Electronic customs declaration in Russia
Settlements in USD via SWIFT
Halal certificate if required
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Export of goods to Egypt

A Russian company exports wheat, metals, oil, and nuclear industry products to Egypt.

Electronic customs declaration in Russia
Phytosanitary certificate for grain
EOS registration for certain goods
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Import of services from Egypt

A Russian company receives services from Egyptian companies: tourism, construction, IT.

No customs clearance for services
Currency control under 173-FZ
SWIFT payments via Egyptian banks
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Export of services to Egypt

A Russian company provides services to Egyptian clients: nuclear technology, engineering, IT.

No customs clearance for services
Revenue repatriation under 173-FZ
0% VAT on service exports
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Trade specifics with Egypt

Key terms to reflect in the contract

Grain: special requirements

Egypt is the world's largest wheat importer. GASC (General Authority for Supply Commodities) holds tenders. Phytosanitary certificate requirements are strict.

GASC · grain

CISG applicable since 1988

Egypt has been a CISG member since 1988. The convention applies automatically to international commercial contracts.

CISG · 1988

173-FZ: revenue repatriation

A Russian exporter must receive payment within the deadlines specified in the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique registration number is required.

173-FZ · repatriation

Russian industrial zone in the Suez SEZ

Since 2023, a Russian industrial zone has been operating there. Preferential terms may apply to deliveries into this zone. Confirm the recipient's status with your partner.

RIZ · Suez SEZ
FAQ

Questions about trade contracts with Egypt

Answers to the most common questions

Yes. Egypt ratified CISG in 1988. The convention applies automatically unless excluded in the contract.
Request the Commercial Registration Number from GAFI (General Authority for Investment). Verify it via gafi.gov.eg.
USD. The Egyptian pound (EGP) is subject to inflation and is not used in international contracts with non-residents.
Wheat and grain (Egypt is the largest importer of Russian wheat), oil, metals, and nuclear technology (the El Dabaa nuclear power plant).
Yes. An export electronic declaration is filed in Russia; the import declaration is filed by the Egyptian side with Egyptian customs.

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Russia Trade Contract with Egypt: Key Features

Egypt is among Russia's top five trading partners in Africa and the Middle East. The leading item of Russian exports is wheat; Russia supplies about 40% of Egypt's grain imports.

Egyptian company details

The contract should state the Commercial Registration Number issued by GAFI, the full company name in Arabic and English, the address, and bank details. Verify via gafi.gov.eg.

CISG and arbitration

Egypt has been a CISG member since 1988. The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) is a recognized forum for disputes between Russian and Egyptian companies.

Contract currency

USD is the de facto international settlement currency for deals with Egypt. The EGP has devalued more than threefold in 2022–2024 — do not use the pound as the pricing currency.

Logistics

From Novorossiysk to Alexandria — 5–8 days by sea. Via the Suez Canal, Red Sea ports (Ain Sokhna, Suez) and the Russian industrial zone are accessible.