Egypt is located at the junction of the Mediterranean and Red Seas, so it plays a key role in global maritime trade. Below we present the ranking of “largest ports in Egypt”, a ranking of the five largest Egyptian container ports.
Top 5 Seaports in Egypt
Egypt is crossed by the Suez Canal, which is one of the most important waterways in the world. As such, Egyptian seaports play a key role in global trade. In 2024, the eleven main seaports in Egypt handled a total of over 8.9 million TEU. Over 40% of this cargo was handled at the largest seaport in Egypt.
5. El Dekheila Port (EGEDK)
El Dekheila Port, although it is ranked fifth in terms of TEU throughput, handles more export and import procedures than the leading port.
- Location: Mediterranean Sea
- Annual container throughput in 2024: 715,389 TEU
- Growth rate 2023/2024: -12.12%
- Key commodities: containers, bulk cargo, general goods
4. Sokhna Port (EGAIS)
Sokhna Port (Ain Sokhna), is located 120 km from Cairo. As such, it is the main port serving this city and the Middle East and North Africa. Its container terminals are equipped with modern cranes and transshipment equipment to handle large container ships; the port also handles bulk, liquid, and general cargo.
- Location: Gulf of Suez, Red Sea
- Annual container throughput in 2024: 916,951 TEU
- Growth rate 2023/2024: 2.7%
- Key commodities: containers, bulk, general
3. Damietta Port (EGDAM)
The Damietta Port is located about 9 km from the Nile. The port in this area has been operating since the time of the pharaohs and was often attacked by invaders.
- Location: Mediterranean Sea
- Annual container throughput in 2024: 1,416,385 TEU
- Growth rate 2023/2024: -20.07%
- Key commodities: containers, grain, bulk
2. Alexandria Port (EGALY)
The Port of Alexandria is one of the oldest ports in Egypt. It is here that the largest increase in TEU throughput in the country was recorded in 2024.
- Location: Mediterranean Sea
- Annual container throughput in 2024: 1,496,462 TEU
- Growth rate 2023/2024: 83.9%
- Key commodities: containers, bulk cargo, general goods
The biggest port in Egypt, Port Said (East Port Said; EGPSE)
Port Said, located at the entrance to the Suez Canal, is the largest container port in Egypt. Port Said handles around 40% of Egypt’s containers each year.
- Location: Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal entrance
- Annual container throughput in 2024: 3,540,265 TEU
- Growth rate 2023/2024: 2.72%
- Key commodities: containers, general goods
