Economic 360 for Egypt: Growth Prospects and Emerging Opportunities in the Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry in Egypt fuels the economic growth, productivity and employment. The manufactured output, and exports shows a positive trend with an increase in the investment since the liberalization and reform introduced in 2003. Government played an important role in reviving the growth of the manufacturing sector by formulating a long term industrial development strategy and an industrial development plan. Sectors with high growth potential include meat processing, readymade garments and raw cotton, electronic goods, grey cement, small commercial cars, buses and trucks, and several areas under the petrochemical domain