Egypt’s engineering exports reached $4.351 billion in the first eight months of 2026, marking a 4.1% increase from the $4.181 billion recorded during the same period last year, according to the Engineering Export Council of Egypt (EECE).
- Sector Performance: Cables, electrical products, and home appliances remain the primary export drivers.
- Strategic Goals: The EECE targets an annual growth rate of 15% to help meet Egypt’s national $100 billion export target by 2030.
- Market Expansion: The council plans to diversify beyond traditional markets in Europe and the Gulf, with a focus on Latin America.
- Automotive Growth: Automotive components surpassed $1 billion in 2025, with future expansion expected through electric vehicle manufacturing.
Chairperson Sherif El-Sayad stated that the sector aims to leverage the Mercosur trade agreement to access new international markets. #Egypt #Exports #Manufacturing #Trade #Economy @EECE_Egypt @MoIC_Egypt
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