Trading was a big part in Ancient Egypt. In ancient Egypt they would trade with things such as grain,other foodstuffs,copper,malachite,gemstones,and tron. Ancient Egypt nee these things for them so they can eat and build. They would need this because these were important to them for survival. In return people would gave them timber,iron,silver,tin,and lead long,straight timbers came from Byblos in Phoenicia for building houses, shops, temples, and palaces. Once the Ancient Egypt traded with other countries they would give them something to them in return. When they trade they would ask for something they really needed. travel was often by foot or camel caravans over desert