Egypt

Egypt’s trade deficit decreased by 23.2% YoY in March, with a significant reduction in imports. This period saw a financing boost as the IMF approved a USD 8 bln program, supplemented by a three-year USD 8 bln agreement with the EU and a USD 6 bln loan from the World Bank. Additionally, Egypt will receive USD 1.2 bln from the IMF’s Sustainability Fund.