Amazon Egypt
Amazon's Egyptian storefront, converted from Souq.com.
Amazon Egypt at a glance
Amazon Egypt is an e-commerce website and one of the most visited sites in Egypt, currently ranked #4 in the country. It was founded in 2021 (as Amazon.eg) and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Today Amazon Egypt is owned by Amazon.com, Inc.. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 25 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through retail sales, marketplace commissions, advertising. Its closest rivals include noon.com, jumia.com.eg.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 23.5 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 24.3 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 25 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 26.5 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct48%
App-first shopping habit
- Organic search31%
- Paid search11%
- Social6%
- Referral & email4%
Audience & demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- Age 25-3430%
- Age 18-2423%
- Age 35-4422%
The audience is concentrated in Egypt, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Egypt86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 7.5 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Egypt
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| amazon egypt | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| online shopping | Top 10 | High | — |
| discount codes | Top 10 | High | — |
| free delivery | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Egypt web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 76% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading e-commerce apps in Egypt
Company information
- Website
- amazon.eg
- Sector
- E-commerce
- Owner
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- Owner type
- Subsidiary of a public company
- Founded
- 2021 (as Amazon.eg)
- Headquarters
- Cairo, Egypt
- Ownership
- Amazon.com, Inc. controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of a public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Amazon Egypt operates an online retail and marketplace platform focused on Egypt. Amazon's Egyptian storefront, converted from Souq.com. Revenue comes mainly from retail sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Retail sales
- Marketplace commissions
- Advertising
- Prime subscriptions
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- Egypt
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Egypt)
- #4 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading e-commerce site in Egypt
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| noon.com | ≈ 15 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
| jumia.com.eg | ≈ 11.2 million / month | #6 class competitor | — |
What is Amazon Egypt?
Amazon Egypt (amazon.eg) is an online retail and marketplace platform serving users in Egypt. Amazon's Egyptian storefront, converted from Souq.com. It ranks #4 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the e-commerce category.
Who owns Amazon Egypt?
The site is operated by Amazon.com, Inc.. The company was established in 2021 (as Amazon.eg) and is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Amazon Egypt at roughly 25 million visits per month, about 0.8 million per day. Around 76% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 7.4 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How Amazon Egypt makes money
Revenue comes primarily from retail sales, alongside marketplace commissions, advertising, prime subscriptions.
Competitors in Egypt
Its closest rivals include noon.com, jumia.com.eg.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2021 (as Amazon.eg)
Amazon Egypt is founded in Cairo, Egypt.
- Growth phase
Expands its e-commerce offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #4 among the most visited websites in Egypt.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Wide product assortment with competitive local pricing
- Established delivery and returns network
- Local payment methods and installment options
- Mature seller tools and campaign calendar
Cons
- Product quality varies between third-party sellers
- Returns and disputes can take time on marketplace orders
- Commissions and ad costs pressure smaller sellers
- International shipping coverage is limited
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Amazon Egypt?
Amazon Egypt is operated by Amazon.com, Inc.. Subsidiary of a public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Amazon Egypt headquartered?
Amazon Egypt is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
When was Amazon Egypt founded?
Amazon Egypt was founded in 2021 (as Amazon.eg).
What is Amazon Egypt's revenue?
Amazon Egypt does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from retail sales, marketplace commissions, advertising, prime subscriptions.
Who are Amazon Egypt's competitors?
Main competitors in Egypt include noon.com, jumia.com.eg.
How does Amazon Egypt make money?
Mainly retail sales, marketplace commissions, advertising, prime subscriptions.
Is Amazon Egypt publicly traded?
Amazon Egypt's ownership: Subsidiary of a public company.
How many visitors does Amazon Egypt get?
Third-party estimates place Amazon Egypt at roughly 25 million visits per month, mostly from Egypt, with 76% mobile traffic.
Is Amazon Egypt safe?
Amazon Egypt is an established e-commerce site founded in 2021 (as Amazon.eg) and ranked #4 in Egypt; use the official domain amazon.eg and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsamazon.eg
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageEgypt and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos