The revenues that the Empire could have expected to gain from the conquest of Egypt would have been considerable, even if these would have to be shared with the Crusaders.
Taloudellinen hyöty, jota Bysantti voi odottaa Egyptin valtauksesta saavansa, olisi ollut merkittävä, vaikka sen olisikin joutunut jakamaan ristiretkeläisten kanssa.